Toute-puissante (en. Almighty)

/tut.pɥi.sɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Who has infinite power.

In certain religions, God is considered all-powerful.

Dans certaines religions, Dieu est considéré comme toute-puissante.

Said of an authority that exercises complete power.

The sovereign is all-powerful in her kingdom.

La souveraine est toute-puissante dans son royaume.

Relates to a force or influence that dominates everything.

In this novel, passion is described as all-powerful.

Dans ce roman, la passion est décrite comme toute-puissante.

Formation of the word in French with the prefix 'toute-' meaning 'all' and the word 'puissante' derived from the verb 'pouvoir.'

all-powerful in a figurative sense

When one wants to say that an idea or feeling dominates everything.

toute-puissante au sens figuré

all-powerful force

Refers to an irresistible or total force.

force toute-puissante

power

Ability to act, to exercise power.

puissance

omnipotence

State of one who possesses all powers.

omnipotence

authority

Right to command or make others obey.

autorité

A person who has excessive power in a situation.

She thinks she’s the queen, always all-powerful in the group.

Elle se prend pour la reine, toujours toute-puissante dans le groupe.

A situation where someone exercises total control.

The boss has an all-powerful attitude; nothing escapes his control.

Le patron a une attitude toute-puissante, rien n'échappe à son contrôle.