Puissantes (en. Powerful)

/pɥi.sɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

To have great strength, effectiveness, or authority.

The powerful men of the government make decisions that affect the country.

Les hommes puissants du gouvernement prennent des décisions qui affectent le pays.

Referring to something that has great intensity.

This powerful music evokes strong emotions.

Cette musique puissante éveille de fortes émotions.

Having a great capacity to act or influence.

She is one of the most powerful voices of our time.

Elle est l'une des voix les plus puissantes de notre époque.

The word 'powerful' is derived from the Latin 'potentem', which means 'powerful'.

to be powerful

to have a lot of strength or influence.

être puissant

powerful blow

a strong impact or an action with a significant effect.

coup puissant

powerful feeling

an intense emotion that cannot be easily ignored.

sentiment puissant

power

Capacity to act strongly or influence.

puissance

powerful

Qualifies a person or thing that possesses great strength.

puissant

potentate

A person who holds political power, often in an authoritarian manner.

potentat

someone or something very influential or respected.

This business leader is a true powerhouse in the field.

Ce chef d'entreprise est une vraie puissante dans le milieu.

an action or statement that has a strong impact.

His speech was truly powerful; everyone was moved.

Son discours était vraiment puissant, tout le monde était ému.