impress

• Nom désignant une empreinte, un cachet ou un effet produit par pression ou influence ; souvent utilisé au sens figuré pour décrire un impact fort sur l'esprit ou les émotions.

A noun referring to a mark, stamp, or effect made by pressure or influence; often used figuratively to describe a strong effect on the mind or emotions.

1. C2formal

   A mark or stamp made by pressing something onto a surface.

   Empreinte

   • The impress of the seal was clearly visible on the wax.
   • The coin bore the impress of the king's profile.
   • The clay tablet still showed the impress of the ancient script.

   Synonymesimpressionimprintmarkprintstamp

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de produire une forte admiration ou un grand respect chez quelqu'un, ou de graver durablement quelque chose dans son esprit.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel admiration or respect, or to fix something firmly in someone's mind.

1. Make someone admireB1formal

   To cause someone to feel admiration or respect for something or someone.

   impressionner

   • She impressed her boss with her presentation skills.
   • The young musician impressed the judges with his talent.
   • He tried to impress his date by ordering in French.

   Synonymesamazeastoundawedazzleinspiremoveoveraweoverwhelmstrike

   Antonymesdisappointdismaylet down

2. Leave a mark or effectB2formal

   To have a strong effect on the mind or feelings of someone.

   impressionner

   • The tragedy impressed itself deeply on her memory.
   • His words were impressed upon my mind forever.
   • The importance of honesty was impressed on him by his parents.

   Synonymesaffectawedazzleinfluenceinspiremovestriketouch