Puissant
Example: Le moteur puissant de cette voiture assure une excellente performance.
Definition
"Puissant" describes something having great power, strength, or influence. It often refers to objects, people, or forces that exert significant impact or control, such as a powerful engine, a dominant leader, or a forceful argument.
Etymology
The word "puissant" comes from the Old French 'poissant,' derived from the verb 'pouvoir' meaning 'to be able.' It originally conveyed the sense of being able or capable, evolving into the meaning of having power or strength. Did you know that "puissant" is related to the English word "power"?
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"Puissant" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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