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    Puissant (en. Powerful)

    [pɥi.sɑ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Having great strength or capacity.
    This engine is very powerful.
    Ce moteur est très puissant.
    Having great authority or influence.
    The president is a powerful man.
    Le président est un homme puissant.
    Producing a strong or significant effect.
    This machine has incredible power.
    Cette machine est d'une puissance incroyable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'potentem', the present participle of 'posse', meaning 'to be able'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a powerful man
    A person with great influence or power.
    un homme puissant
    a powerful blow
    A blow that has a strong impact.
    un coup puissant
    a powerful voice
    A strong and clear voice.
    une voix puissante

    Related Words

    power
    Ability to exert force or influence.
    puissance
    powerfulness
    Characteristic of being powerful.
    puissanté
    impulse
    Force or movement that pushes forward.
    impulsion

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is impressive or successful.
    He is really powerful in business.
    Il est vraiment puissant dans le business.
    An object or situation that impresses with its strength or effectiveness.
    This video is really powerful, it touched me.
    Cette vidéo est vraiment puissante, elle m'a touché.