Puissant
Example: Le roi puissant gouvernait le pays avec justice.
Definition
"Puissant" describes someone or something possessing great power, strength, or influence, often used to emphasize authority or dominance, as in the phrase 'The puissant king ruled the country with justice.'
Etymology
The word "puissant" comes from the Old French 'poissant,' which derives from the verb 'pouvoir,' meaning 'to be able' or 'can.' It reflects the idea of having the ability or power to act, and has been used since medieval times to describe powerful rulers or entities.
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