French Conversation · Level 110
59 words
French word
conquérir
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃keʁiʁ/
Meaning
- verbconquer
Example
L'armée a conquis la ville.
The army conquered the city.
More examples
Sa musique a conquis le public.
His music won over the audience.
Core concept
A boundary moves inward as a place, a heart, or a crowd comes under someone's influence.
Common phrases
conquérir une ville
conquer a city
conquérir le cœur de quelqu'un
win someone's heart
conquérir un marché
conquer a market
Similar words
attirer: Draw attention or interest from someone.
charmer: Inspire affection through charm or appealing behavior.
séduire: Attract a romantic partner through personal appeal.
convaincre: Persuade someone through discussion, reasoning, or evidence.
Definition in French
Gagner le soutien, l'affection ou la soumission d'une personne, ou obtenir le contrôle d'un lieu, parfois par la force, parfois par la séduction.
Word origin
The verb comes from Latin conquirere, meaning 'seek out or acquire', through Old French conquerre, as its sense developed toward gaining possession or control.
Usage tips
- Conquérir is irregular: its present forms include je conquiers, il conquiert, and ils conquièrent, while its past participle is conquis.
Other meanings
- winverb
- captivateverb
Related words
- conquérantconquerornoun
- conquêteconquestnoun
- reconquérirreconquerverb