influence

UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
/ˈɪnfluəns/

Translations

influencenoun
influences
pl
UK
/ˈɪnfluəns/
US
/ˈɪnfluəns/
Her influence over the team was evident in their improved performance.
Son influence sur l'équipe était évidente dans l'amélioration de ses performances.
Additional translations
ascendantSurtout pour l'autorité ou le prestige d'une personne.
influenceverb
influenced
Past Simple
influenced
Past Participle
influencing
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Her speech influenced the decision of the committee.
Son discours a influencé la décision du comité.
influenceadjective
UK
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
US
/ˈɪn.flu.əns/
Used attributively before a noun to denote a connection with influence (e.g., "influence peddling").
d'influenceEmploi surtout dans des expressions comme « trafic d'influence ».
The senator was embroiled in an influence peddling scandal.
Le sénateur était empêtré dans un scandale de trafic d'influence.

Definitions

influencenoun
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Her influence over the team was evident in their improved performance.
A person or thing with the capacity to have an effect on someone or something.
He is a major influence in the world of fashion.
influenceverb
To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
Her speech influenced the decision of the committee.
To sway or alter someone's thoughts or actions.
The advertisement was designed to influence consumers to buy the product.
influenceadjective
Relating to or involved in influencing; used before another noun.
The senator was embroiled in an influence peddling scandal.