nounnounadjective
l’impérial
imperial
Qui vient d’un empire ou qui appartient à un empereur, souvent utilisé pour parler de quelque chose de grand, puissant ou majestueux.
Definition & meaning
Impérial means imperial: relating to an emperor, empress, or empire. It can also describe something grand or majestic.
As a noun, une impériale can refer to the roof platform of an old bus or carriage, or to a small tuft of hair below the lower lip.
Grammar & Word origin
Impérial is an adjective. Its forms are:
- Masculine singular: impérial
- Feminine singular: impériale
- Masculine plural: impériaux
- Feminine plural: impériales
It comes from Latin imperialis, meaning “relating to an empire or emperor.”
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonyms: royal means “royal,” relating to a king or queen rather than an emperor. Majestueux means “majestic” and shares the sense of grandeur.
- Antonym: républicain , “republican,” contrasts with impérial when referring to a political system.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Je vois un palais impérial.adjective
I see an imperial palace.
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