English–French

“dominant” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/dominɑ̃/

Example

Il est dominant dans son équipe depuis des années.

He has been dominant on his team for years.

Illustration for dominant (dominant)

How to say “dominant” in French

“Dominant” in French is dominant.

A figure who stands above the others in an interaction and repeatedly takes control of the exchange.

Full entry for dominant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dominant

Le rôle dominant du facteur économique explique la décision.

The dominant role of the economic factor explains the decision.

Tips for using dominant

  • When dominant describes a person's behavior, it often carries a critical tone; assertif is more neutral for confident behavior.

Other French words for “dominant”

Dans cette région, la langue prédominante est l'espagnol.

In this region, the dominant language is Spanish.

“dominant” in other languages