French word

dominer

Pronunciation

IPA/domine/

Meaning

  • verbdominate

Example

Le chef domine la réunion.

The boss dominates the meeting.

Illustration for dominer (dominate)

More examples

L'équipe domine le match.

The team dominates the match.

Core concept

One controlling presence stands above the others and keeps the overall course in its hands.

Common phrases

  • dominer la conversation

    dominate the conversation

  • dominer le marché

    dominate the market

  • dominer un match

    dominate a match

Similar words

diriger: To guide people or a group by leading them and setting their course of action.
imposer: To make others accept an idea or policy through force or authority.
contrôler: To manage the progress or elements of something closely and influence its outcome.

Definition in French

Prendre ou conserver le contrôle d'une situation, d'un groupe ou d'un espace.

Word origin

The verb continues Old French dominer, which derives from Latin dominari and ultimately from dominus, meaning 'master'.

Usage tips

  • In sport, dominer un match often sounds positive, while dominer a person can suggest a cold or oppressive relationship.

Other meanings

  • overwhelmverb
  • surpassverb
  • overlookverb

Opposites

  • obéirobeyverb
  • se soumettresubmitverb

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