conquer

• Verbe désignant l'action de vaincre, de soumettre ou de prendre le contrôle de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, souvent par l'effort, la force ou la persévérance.

A verb used to indicate the act of overcoming, defeating, or gaining control over something or someone, often through effort or force.

1. Defeat militarilyB2formal

   To take control of a country, city, or people by force, especially in war.

   Conquérir militairement

   • The army conquered the enemy's capital after a long siege.
   • Alexander the Great conquered vast territories in Asia.
   • The Romans conquered much of Europe and the Mediterranean.

   Synonymesbeatcrushdefeatovercomeoverpowerquellsubduesubjugatevanquish

2. Overcome a challengeB2formal

   To successfully deal with or control a difficult problem, feeling, or situation.

   Surmonter une difficulté

   • She conquered her fear of public speaking.
   • He conquered his addiction with the help of therapy.
   • They conquered the technical difficulties and launched the product.

   Synonymesbeatdefeatmasterovercomesubduesurmountvanquish

   Antonymesfailsuccumbsurrenderyield

3. Achieve masteryB2formal

   To become very skilled at something or to master a subject or activity.

   Maîtriser

   • She conquered the difficult piano piece after months of practice.
   • He conquered the mountain peak after a grueling climb.
   • They conquered the complex software system through dedicated study.

   Synonymescracklearnmasterovercomesurmount

   Antonymesfailstruggle