Triomphale (en. Triumphant)

/tʁjɔ̃fal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
That expresses triumph or a great victory.
The triumphant parade attracted thousands of spectators.
La parade triomphale a attiré des milliers de spectateurs.
Characterized by a feeling of great achievement.
He had a triumphant smile after passing the exam.
Il a un sourire triomphal après sa réussite à l'examen.
Relating to a celebration of victory.
The speeches were filled with triumphant statements.
Les discours étaient remplis de déclarations triomphales.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'triumphalem', which means 'relating to a triumph'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a triumphant air
An attitude or behavior that manifests victory or success.
un air triomphal
to make a triumphant entrance
To arrive somewhere in a noticeable and impressive way, often after a victory.
faire une entrée triomphale

Related Words

triumph
Resounding success or celebrated victory.
triomphe
to triumph
To achieve success or victory.
triompher
celebration
A festive event marking a victory or success.
célébration

Slang Meanings

To have flair
He entered the room with a triumphant attitude, as if he had won the lottery.
Il est entré dans la salle avec une attitude triomphale, comme s'il avait gagné la loterie.
To be at the top
After his performance, he felt triumphant, as though he was at the peak of his art.
Après sa performance, il se sentait triomphal, comme s'il était au sommet de son art.