Used with the definite article to denote people or nations that have been defeated; plural only.
Translations
History is often written by the victors, not the conquered.
L'histoire est souvent écrite par les vainqueurs, et non par les vaincus.
Definitions
Those who have been defeated in battle or competition. History is often written by the victors, not the conquered.
Used as an adjective derived from the past participle of 'conquer'.
Translations
The conquered city lay in ruins after the battle.
La ville conquise était en ruines après la bataille.
The conquered city lay in ruins after the battle.
La ville conquise était en ruines après la bataille.
vaincuAu sens de « maîtrisé, surmonté ». With her fears conquered, she was ready to face the challenge.
Ses peurs vaincues, elle était prête à relever le défi.
vaincueAu sens de « maîtrisé, surmonté ». With her fears conquered, she was ready to face the challenge.
Ses peurs vaincues, elle était prête à relever le défi.
Definitions
Having been overcome or subdued by force. The conquered city lay in ruins after the battle.
Having been brought under control or mastered. With her fears conquered, she was ready to face the challenge.