French Conversation · Level 31
89 words
French word
monopoliser
Pronunciation
IPA/monopolize/
Meaning
- verbmonopolize
Example
Elle monopolise la conversation.
She monopolizes the conversation.
More examples
Le présentateur monopolise le temps de parole à la radio.
The presenter monopolizes speaking time on the radio.
Core concept
One person keeps exclusive control of a shared space or activity, especially the flow of a conversation.
Common phrases
monopoliser la conversation
monopolize the conversation
monopoliser le temps de parole
monopolize speaking time
monopoliser une ressource
monopolize a resource
Similar words
accaparer: To take possession of something and deny it to everyone else.
prendre: To take an opportunity or someone's available time, leaving no room for others.
occuper: To occupy a place or consume a period of time.
Definition in French
Prendre ou garder pour soi l'usage exclusif d'une chose, d'un espace ou d'une conversation, au détriment des autres.
Word origin
Monopoliser is a derivative of French monopole, a learned word ultimately based on Greek monos, 'alone,' and polein, 'to sell.'
Usage tips
- Monopoliser often sounds more critical or formal than prendre toute la parole, which describes dominating a conversation in more everyday terms.
Opposites
- partagershareverb
Related words
- monopolisémonopolizedadjective
- monopolistemonopolistnoun