Puissants (en. Powerful)
/pɥi.sɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Having great physical or moral strength.
Wrestlers are often very powerful athletes.
Les lutteurs sont souvent des athlètes très puissants.
Having a great capacity for action or influence.
Powerful leaders can change the course of history.
Les dirigeants puissants peuvent changer le cours de l'histoire.
Refers to a device or machine that produces a lot of energy.
This car is equipped with a very powerful engine.
Cette voiture est équipée d'un moteur très puissant.
Etymology
From the Latin 'potens', meaning 'powerful'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
powerful like a rhinoceros
Extremely strong or powerful.
puissants comme un rhinocéros
powerful by their numbers
Strong due to their large quantity or crowd.
puissants par leur nombre
the powerful of this world
People in positions of authority or power.
les puissants de ce monde
Related Words
power
Capacity to produce an effect or to perform an action.
puissance
power
Ability to act or influence.
pouvoir
force
Physical or moral energy.
force
Slang Meanings
Very strong or impressive.
This guy is really powerful in the ring.
Ce type est vraiment puissant sur le ring.
Imposing, making a strong impression.
This movie has powerful special effects.
Ce film a des effets spéciaux puissants.