Napoleon (en. Napoleon)

/napoleɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

French military leader and statesman.

Napoleon Bonaparte is known for his conquests in Europe.

Napoleon Bonaparte est connu pour ses conquêtes en Europe.

Size of bread 30 cm x 40 cm.

I bought a napoleon for the party.

J'ai acheté un napoléon pour la fête.

From the proper name 'Napoleon', derived from the Latin 'Napoleo', a proper name of Italian origin.

to pull a napoleon

to make a big decision or initiative.

faire un napoléon

to have the spirit of napoleon

to be ambitious and strategic.

avoir l'esprit de napoléon

emperor

Ruler of an empire.

empereur

war

Armed conflict between groups.

guerre

A person trying to impose their will.

This guy is a real napoleon in our group.

Ce type est un vrai napoléon dans notre groupe.

An authoritarian leader.

Stop acting like a napoleon!

Arrête d'agir comme un napoléon !