imperial

• Relatif à un empire ou à un empereur ; utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de majestueux, grandiose ou impérieux.

Relating to an empire or emperor; used to describe something grand, majestic, or authoritative.

1. Relating to an empireB2formal

   Connected with or belonging to an empire or its ruler.

   Impérial (relatif à un empire)

   • The imperial palace was a symbol of power and wealth.
   • Imperial Rome controlled vast territories across Europe and Africa.
   • The imperial army marched through the conquered lands.

2. British Imperial SystemB2formalbritish

   Relating to the system of weights and measures formerly used in the United Kingdom and its colonies.

   impérial (système)

   • The recipe uses imperial measurements like ounces and pints.
   • In the UK, road signs still show distances in imperial miles.
   • He prefers imperial units over metric for carpentry.

   Antonymesmetric

3. Befitting an emperorC1formal

   Having qualities or characteristics suitable for an emperor or empress; majestic or grand.

   digne d'un empereur

   • She wore an imperial gown adorned with gold and jewels.
   • The imperial throne was carved from a single block of marble.
   • His demeanor was calm and imperial, commanding respect from all.

   Synonymesaugustgrandimposingmagnificentmajesticnobleregalroyalsovereignstately

   Antonymeshumblelowlymodestunassuming

4. C1formal

   Belonging to or characteristic of a supreme ruler, often implying authority or dominance.

   Impérial (sens du souverain suprême)

   • The emperor issued an imperial decree that changed the law.
   • Her imperial will was absolute within the kingdom.
   • The imperial crown symbolized the ruler's ultimate authority.

   Synonymeskinglymajesticmonarchalqueenlyregalroyalsovereign

   Antonymesinferiorservilesubjectsubordinatesubservient

• Nom masculin désignant une petite barbiche en pointe sous la lèvre inférieure, popularisée par l'empereur Napoléon III, ou une malle de voyage placée sur le toit d'une voiture.

A noun referring to a small, tufted beard worn under the lower lip, as popularized by Emperor Napoleon III, or a piece of luggage carried on top of a coach.

1. Small pointed beardC1formal

   A small, tufted beard that is shaped like a point, famously worn by Emperor Napoleon III of France.

   Impériale

   • He grew an imperial beard to emulate the style of Napoleon III.
   • The actor wore a false imperial for the historical drama.
   • The imperial beard was a popular fashion among European aristocrats in the 19th century.

   Synonymesgoatee

2. Luggage on a coachC2formalbritish

   A piece of luggage or a trunk that is carried on the top of a stagecoach or carriage.

   Impériale d'une voiture

   • The travelers loaded their imperial onto the roof of the coach.
   • The imperial was securely strapped to the carriage for the long journey.
   • He retrieved his imperial from the top of the stagecoach after arriving in town.