imposing

• Qualifie quelque chose d'impressionnant, de majestueux ou de solennel par son apparence, sa taille ou son comportement.

Describes something that is impressive, grand, or authoritative in appearance, size, or manner.

1. Impressive in appearanceB2formal

   Having a strong, impressive, or commanding presence, often due to size, height, or dignity.

   Imposant (impressionnant)

   • The imposing castle stood on the hilltop.
   • She had an imposing figure that commanded attention.
   • The building's imposing facade made it a landmark.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringcommandingdignifiedformidablegrandimpressivemagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymescommonplacehumbleinsignificantmodestplainunimposingunimpressive

2. Intimidating or awe-inspiringB2formal

   Causing feelings of respect, fear, or awe due to power, authority, or grandeur.

   Imposant

   • His imposing presence silenced the room.
   • The judge had an imposing manner in court.
   • The mountain's imposing height made climbers hesitate.

   Synonymesawe-inspiringcommandingformidablegrandimpressiveintimidatingmagnificentmajesticstatelystriking

   Antonymeshumbleinsignificantmeekmodesttimidunassumingunimpressiveunthreatening

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de forcer à accepter ou à établir quelque chose de non souhaité ou d'inconnu, ou de faire payer une obligation.

A verb used to indicate the act of forcing something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.

1. Establish or enforceB2formal

   To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or restriction to be obeyed or paid.

   Imposer (établir ou faire respecter)

   • The government imposed a new tax on luxury goods.
   • The court imposed a fine for the violation.
   • New regulations were imposed to improve safety standards.

   Synonymesapplychargedecreedictateenforceexactinflictinstituteintroducelevyplaceprescriberequire

   Antonymesliftremoverescindrevokewaive

2. Force acceptanceB2formal

   To force someone to accept something, such as an opinion or belief.

   Imposer (forcer l'acceptation)

   • He tried to impose his views on the rest of the team.
   • The colonizers imposed their culture on the indigenous people.
   • She felt that her parents were imposing their expectations on her.

   Synonymesdictateenforcefoistforceinflictobtrudepressthrust

   Antonymesliftremoverevokewithdraw

3. Take advantageB2informal

   To unfairly expect someone to do something for you or to use someone's time or kindness.

   s'imposer (abusivement)

   • I don't want to impose on your hospitality.
   • He always imposes on his friends for favors.
   • She felt she was imposing by asking for a ride.

   Synonymesbotherexploitinconvenienceintrudepresume