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    Toute-puissance (en. Omnipotence)

    /tut pysɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Power that knows no limits.
    The almightiness of the king was feared by his subjects.
    La toute-puissance du roi était redoutée par ses sujets.
    Authority or control without restriction.
    In some political systems, the almightiness of the State is criticized.
    Dans certains systèmes politiques, la toute-puissance de l'État est critiquée.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'tota' meaning 'all' and 'potentia' meaning 'power'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    divine almightiness
    Unlimited power attributed to a deity.
    toute-puissance divine
    the almightiness of the State
    Total control exercised by governmental authorities.
    la toute-puissance de l'État

    Related Words

    power
    Ability or power to do something.
    puissance
    omnipotent
    Who has unlimited power.
    omnipotent

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive force or power.
    This mayor has almightiness over the city council.
    Ce maire a une toute-puissance sur le conseil municipal.
    Total control within a group.
    In this friendship, one of them exercises a sort of almightiness.
    Dans cette amitié, l'un d'eux exerce une sorte de toute-puissance.