French Conversation · Level 117
58 words
French word
prépondérance
Pronunciation
IPA/pʁepɔ̃deʁɑ̃s/
Meaning
- feminine nounpredominance
Example
Dans ce quartier, la prépondérance des petits commerces est évidente.
The predominance of small businesses is evident in this neighborhood.
More examples
Au dîner, la prépondérance en faveur du dessert a surpris les convives.
At dinner, the preponderance in favor of dessert surprised the guests.
Core concept
A heavier force on one side that gives it the decisive position.
Common phrases
la prépondérance en faveur de
the preponderance in favor of ___
la prépondérance des opinions favorables
the preponderance of favorable opinions
Similar words
supériorité: A state of being superior to others in power, status, or ability.
avantage: A favorable position or condition that helps shape an action or result.
Definition in French
Fait qu'un élément possède plus de poids, d'influence ou d'autorité qu'un autre, lui conférant la primauté dans un contexte donné.
Word origin
French prépondérance comes from Latin praeponderantia, formed from praeponderare, "to outweigh," with the sense extended beyond physical weight.
Usage tips
- Prépondérance is feminine and commonly appears in the pattern la prépondérance de X.
Other meanings
- superioritynoun
- ascendancynoun
Opposites
- paritéparitynoun
Related words
- prépondérantpreponderantadjective