prevailing

• Décrit ce qui est le plus courant, largement accepté ou généralement reconnu à une période donnée.

Describes something that is most common, widespread, or generally accepted at a particular time.

1. Most common or widespreadB2formal

   Existing or accepted in a particular place or at a particular time; predominant.

   prédominant, courant

   • The prevailing opinion among experts is that climate change is real.
   • The prevailing wind in this region comes from the west.
   • Despite the challenges, the prevailing mood was one of optimism.

   Synonymescommoncurrentdominantgeneralmainpredominantprevalentprincipalusualwidespread

   Antonymesatypicalrareuncommonunpopularunusual

2. Having superior force or influenceC1formal

   Having more power, influence, or authority than others.

   qui prévaut

   • The prevailing army finally captured the city.
   • Her argument was the prevailing one in the debate.
   • The prevailing economic theory at the time favored deregulation.

   Synonymesascendantcontrollingdominantparamountpredominantpreponderantrulingsuperiorsupreme

   Antonymesinferiorminorsecondarysubordinatesubservient

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action par laquelle quelque chose s'avère plus puissant que les forces adverses, ou qui est largement répandu ou pertinent dans un domaine ou à une époque donnée.

A verb used to indicate the act of proving more powerful than opposing forces, or being widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time.

1. To be victoriousC1formal

   To prove more powerful than opposing forces; to win.

   l'emporter

   • Justice will prevail in the end.
   • The home team prevailed against the champions.
   • Despite the odds, truth prevailed.

   Synonymesconquerovercomesucceedtriumphwin

   Antonymesfaillosesuccumbyield

2. To be widespreadC1formal

   To exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place.

   être répandu / prévaloir

   • A sense of calm prevailed in the village after the storm.
   • These customs still prevail in rural areas.
   • Confusion prevailed among the crowd after the announcement.

   Synonymesaboundobtainpersistpredominatereign

3. C2formal

   To persuade someone to do something, often after a long discussion.

   persuader (après discussion)

   • She prevailed upon him to stay for dinner.
   • He was prevailed upon to accept the position.
   • They tried to prevail on the committee to change the rules.

   Synonymesbring roundconvinceinducepersuadeswaytalk intowin over

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuade