French word

napoléonien

Pronunciation

IPA/napoleonjɛ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivenapoleonic

Example

Le musée organise une exposition napoléonienne.

The museum is organizing an exhibition on the Napoleonic era.

Illustration for napoléonien (napoleonic)

More examples

On a acheté une table napoléonienne pour la salle à manger.

We bought a Napoleon-era table for the dining room.

Core concept

A historical world shaped by Napoleon's rule, reforms, and lasting influence.

Similar words

impérial: Related to an emperor or an imperial system of government.
historique: Related to events or periods in the past.
militaire: Related to armies, military forces, or warfare.

Definition in French

Qui relève de l'époque de Napoléon ou qui évoque son action, ses institutions et leur influence.

Word origin

Napoléonien combines the name Napoléon with the adjectival suffix -ien, ultimately related to Latin -ianus and forming an adjective of association.

Usage tips

  • The feminine form is napoléonienne, as in une exposition napoléonienne, while the masculine form is napoléonien.

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