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empire

/ˈɛm.paɪə/

/ˈɛm.paɪr/

Translations

empirenoun

empires

/ˈɛm.paɪə/

/ˈɛm.paɪr/

empire

The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history.

L’Empire romain était l’un des empires les plus puissants de l’histoire.

empireAu sens d’un grand groupe ou d’une grande entreprise sous un seul contrôle.

He built a business empire from a small startup.

Il a bâti un empire commercial à partir d’une petite start-up.

Additional translations

empireAu sens de puissance ou de domination impériale.

Synonyms

empireverb

empired

Past Simple

empired

Past Participle

empiring

Gerund

Archaic

Additional translations

dominerVerbe rare.

Synonyms

empireadjective

/ˈem.paɪə/

/ˈem.paɪr/

Attributive use: relating to or characteristic of an empire

empireS’emploie notamment dans la locution vestimentaire « taille empire ».

Her gown had an empire waist inspired by Napoleonic fashion.

Sa robe avait une taille empire inspirée de la mode napoléonienne.

Synonyms

Definitions

empirenoun

A group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or government.

The Roman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history.

A large and powerful enterprise or organization under a single domination or control.

He built a business empire from a small startup.

Imperial rule, authority, or dominion.

Ambitious nations vied for empire across the seas.

empireverb

To rule or dominate as an emperor; to establish or maintain imperial control over.

The conqueror sought to empire the neighboring kingdoms.

empireadjective

Relating to or characteristic of an empire; imperial.

Her gown had an empire waist inspired by Napoleonic fashion.