French Conversation · Level 163
30 words
French word
subjuguer
Pronunciation
IPA/sybʒyge/
Meaning
- verbsubdue
Example
La conquête a subjugué les populations locales.
The conquest subdued the local populations.
More examples
La menace a subjugué la communauté.
The threat subjugated the community.
Core concept
A will bent beneath an overwhelming power until resistance gives way.
Common phrases
subjuguer un pays
subjugate a country
subjuguer une population
subjugate a population
Similar words
dominer: To rule over someone through superior power or position.
persuader: To convince someone through words to change their views or actions.
séduire: To attract someone through charm or manner and win their favor.
contrôler: To monitor and manage actions or situations to fit one's intentions.
Definition in French
Soumettre quelqu'un par une influence, une force ou un charme qui le pousse à obéir ou à s'incliner.
Word origin
French subjuguer developed from Latin subjugare, 'to place under a yoke', with the physical image broadening to social and psychological domination.
Usage tips
- Subjuguer takes a direct object, as in subjuguer quelqu'un, rather than a prepositional object with à.