power

• Capacité ou possibilité de faire quelque chose ou d'agir d'une certaine manière, ou énergie ou force qui rend une action possible.

A noun referring to the ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way, or the energy or force that enables action.

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1. A2formal

   The capacity or ability to do something or act in a particular way.

   capacité de faire quelque chose

   • She has the power to change people's lives.
   • Freedom of speech is a fundamental power.
   • He lost the power to walk after the accident.

   Synonymesabilityaptitudecapabilitycapacitycompetencefacultypotentialskilltalent

   Antonymesimpotenceinabilityincapacityweakness

2. Authority or controlB1formal

   The right or ability to control people or events.

   Pouvoir (autorité, contrôle)

   • The president has great power over the government.
   • Corporate power influences many decisions.
   • She rose to power after the election.

   Synonymesascendancyauthoritycommandcontroldominioninfluencejurisdictionmasteryrulesway

   Antonymesdependenceimpotenceincapacitypowerlessnesssubjectionsubordinationsubservienceweakness

3. Energy supplyA1informal

   Electrical energy or electricity.

   Alimentation électrique

   • The power went out during the storm.
   • Solar power is becoming more popular.
   • We need to save power to reduce costs.

   Synonymescurrentelectric powerelectrical energyelectricityenergy

4. Physical strengthA2informal

   Physical force or energy.

   Force physique

   • He has great power in his punches.
   • The engine provides tremendous power.
   • Muscle power is essential for weightlifting.

   Synonymesenergyforcemightmusclestrength

   Antonymesfeeblenessfrailtyweakness

• Verbe signifiant fournir de l'énergie ou de l'électricité à un appareil, donner la capacité ou l'autorisation de faire quelque chose, ou se déplacer avec une grande force.

A verb used to indicate supplying with power, enabling, or moving with great force.

1. Supply with electricityB1formal

   To provide a machine, device, or system with electricity or energy.

   Alimenter en électricité

   • The generator powers the entire house during outages.
   • Solar panels power this remote village.
   • The battery powers the laptop for up to 10 hours.

   Synonymeschargedriveelectrifyenergizerun

2. Enable or driveB2formal

   To give someone or something the ability or energy to do something.

   Alimenter, activer, motoriser

   • Coffee powers me through long workdays.
   • Her passion powers her career success.
   • Renewable energy powers sustainable development.

   Synonymesactivatedriveenergizefueloperatepropelrun