potence

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de la puissance, en particulier la capacité de l'homme à accomplir l'acte sexuel ; également la force, le pouvoir ou la possibilité de faire quelque chose.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being potent, particularly a male's capacity to engage in sexual intercourse.

indénombrable

1. Power or strengthC1formal

   The state or quality of being potent; inherent power, strength, or ability.

   Puissance, force

   • The potence of the argument convinced the jury.
   • Ancient rulers often displayed their potence through grand monuments.
   • The potence of the medicine was tested in clinical trials.

   Synonymescapabilityefficacyforcemightpotencypowerstrength

   Antonymesfrailtyimpotenceinabilityineffectivenesspowerlessnessweakness

2. Male sexual capacityC2formal

   A male's ability to engage in sexual intercourse; virility.

   puissance sexuelle masculine

   • The treatment was designed to improve male potence.
   • Age can sometimes affect a man's potence.
   • The doctor discussed factors that influence potence.

   Synonymesmanhoodpotencyvirility

   Antonymesimpotenceimpotency