powerful

• Décrit quelque chose ou quelqu'un qui possède une grande force, une grande influence ou un grand effet.

Describes something or someone that has great strength, influence, or effect.

1. Having great strength or forceA2formal

   Possessing a lot of physical strength or force.

   puissant (force physique)

   • The powerful engine propelled the car forward.
   • He is a powerful athlete who can lift heavy weights.
   • The storm was so powerful it uprooted trees.

   Synonymesbrawnyforcefulmightypotentrobuststalwartstrappingstrongsturdyvigorous

   Antonymesfeeblefrailimpotentweak

2. Having great influence or controlB1formal

   Having the ability to control or influence people or events.

   puissant (influence, contrôle)

   • She is a powerful leader in the community.
   • The company has powerful connections in the government.
   • His speech was powerful enough to change public opinion.

   Synonymesauthoritativecommandingcontrollingdominantforcefulinfluentialleadingpotentpreeminentstrong

   Antonymesimpotentineffectivepowerlessweak

3. Having a strong effectB1formal

   Producing a strong emotional or intellectual effect.

   Qui a un effet fort

   • The movie had a powerful impact on the audience.
   • Her powerful words inspired many people.
   • The drug is very powerful and must be used carefully.

   Synonymescompellingconvincingforcefulimpressiveintensemovingpersuasivepotentprofoundstriking

   Antonymesfeebleimpotentineffectivemildweak