imperial

UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəl/

Translations

Imperialnoun

imperial

imperials
pl
impérialePetite barbe en pointe sous la lèvre inférieure.
He decided to grow an imperial to complement his mustache.
Il a décidé de se laisser pousser une impériale pour compléter sa moustache.
impérialFormat de papier.
The artist requested imperial sheets for his new series of paintings.
L'artiste a demandé des feuilles au format impérial pour sa nouvelle série de peintures.
Additional translations
impérialeEmblème ou insigne de l'autorité impériale.
Imperialadjective

imperial

more imperial
Comp.
most imperial
Super.
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power and authority.
Le palais impérial était un symbole du pouvoir et de l'autorité de l'empereur.
The imperial architecture of the building impressed all the visitors.
L'architecture majestueuse du bâtiment a impressionné tous les visiteurs.
autoritaireSe dit d'une attitude dominatrice ou imposante.
Her imperial manner made it clear she was in charge of the meeting.
Son attitude autoritaire montrait clairement qu'elle dirigeait la réunion.
Additional translations
impérialEn parlant du système britannique de poids et mesures.

Definitions

Imperialnoun
A small pointed beard growing below the lower lip (associated with Emperor Napoleon III of France).
He decided to grow an imperial to complement his mustache.
A type of size for paper, measuring 22 x 30 inches.
The artist requested imperial sheets for his new series of paintings.
A type of crown or other emblem of imperial authority.
The imperial was displayed in the museum as a symbol of the ancient empire's power.
Imperialadjective
Relating to an empire or emperor.
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power and authority.
Majestic or grand in appearance or style.
The imperial architecture of the building impressed all the visitors.
Having supreme authority or commanding influence.
Her imperial manner made it clear she was in charge of the meeting.
Denoting or relating to the system of weights and measures formerly used in Britain and still used in some contexts (the Imperial system).
The recipe lists the ingredients in imperial units rather than metric.