French Conversation · Level 79
60 words
French word
impérial
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃peʁjal/
Meaning
- adjectiveimperial
Example
Le palais impérial est magnifique.
The imperial palace is magnificent.
More examples
La cour impériale accueille des cérémonies officielles.
The imperial court hosts official ceremonies.
Core concept
The formal stamp of an emperor or an empire on its buildings, authority, and institutions.
Common phrases
palais impérial
imperial palace
armée impériale
imperial army
Similar words
royal: Relating to a king or royal family and expressing their formal status.
solennel: Serious and weighty in mood, especially during ceremonies or important occasions.
majestueux: Dignified and splendid, inspiring admiration through grandeur.
grandiose: Very large or impressive in scale or appearance, sometimes excessively so.
Definition in French
Relatif à l'empire, à l'empereur ou aux institutions impériales.
Word origin
French impérial continues Old French imperial, ultimately from Latin imperialis, an adjective derived from imperium for authority or imperial rule.
Usage tips
- The word has a formal, historical register and usually refers to an actual empire or emperor rather than merely something large or luxurious.
Opposites
- républicainrepublicanadjective
Related words
- impérialismeimperialismnoun
- impérialisteimperialistadjective
- impérialementimperiallyadverb