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power
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
1. (ability)
a. le pouvoir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
How can I increase my negotiating power?Comment puis-je augmenter mon pouvoir de négociation ?
b. la capacité (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Sophia's power to inspire others is her greatest strength.La capacité de Sophia à inspirer les autres est sa plus grande force.
c. la faculté (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The brain has an amazing power to adapt after an injury.Le cerveau a une étonnante faculté à s'adapter après une blessure.
2. (strength)
a. la puissance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The hurricane continues to gain power as it crosses the Atlantic.L’ouragan continue de gagner en puissance au fur et à mesure qu’il traverse l’Atlantique.
b. la force (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Melody struck the ball with such power that it crossed the entire field.Melody frappa le ballon avec une telle force qu'il traversa tout le terrain.
3. (authority)
a. le pouvoir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Kevin doesn't have the power to fire anyone.Kevin n’a pas le pouvoir de licencier qui que ce soit.
b. la droit (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The police don't have the power to search you.La police n’a pas le droit de vous fouiller.
4. (control)
a. le pouvoir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The power is in the hands of the consumers.Le pouvoir est entre les mains des consommateurs.
5. (politics)
a. le pouvoir (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The dictator came to power in 1964.Le dictateur est arrivé au pouvoir en 1964.
a. la puissance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Many world powers signed the treaty.De nombreuses puissances mondiales ont signé ce traité.
a. le courant (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
There's no power! - It went out after that last clap of thunder.Il n'y a plus de courant ! - Il y a eu une coupure après le dernier coup de tonnerre.
b. l'électricité (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
The storm knocked the power out.La tempête a provoqué une coupure d'électricité.
c. l'énergie (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
This plant produces enough power to supply the entire region.Cette usine produit suffisamment d'énergie pour alimenter toute la région.
a. la puissance (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
Who can tell me what three to the power of four equals?Qui peut me dire combien font trois à la puissance quatre ?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
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Indicative of "power"
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