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    Tout-puissant (en. Almighty)

    /tu pɥi.sɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to a person or entity that holds unlimited power.
    The king was considered all-powerful in his kingdom.
    Le roi était considéré comme tout-puissant dans son royaume.
    Who possesses supreme authority.
    In some cultures, God is seen as all-powerful.
    Dans certaines cultures, Dieu est vu comme tout-puissant.
    Who has great capabilities of influence or domination.
    Large multinationals can seem all-powerful in the market.
    Les grandes multinationales peuvent sembler tout-puissantes sur le marché.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tout', meaning 'all', and 'puissant', derived from the Latin 'potentem', which means 'powerful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Almighty God
    Expression designating God with supreme power.
    Dieu tout-puissant
    all-powerful man
    A person with very high power.
    homme tout-puissant
    all-powerful force
    An extremely strong and influential force.
    force tout-puissante

    Related Words

    powerful
    Who has strength or power.
    puissant
    dominating
    Who dominates or exerts control.
    dominateur
    authority
    Power or right to give orders.
    autorité

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe someone with total control.
    This boss is all-powerful; he decides everything in the company.
    Ce patron est un tout-puissant, il décide de tout dans l'entreprise.
    Refers to an influential person in a group.
    In the circle, he is the all-powerful one; no one dares to contradict him.
    Dans le cercle, il est le tout-puissant, personne n'ose le contredire.