Translation
powerful, mighty
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Word origin
From Old French poissant, the present participle of poeir ('to be able'), which descends from Vulgar Latin potere, a reshaping of Latin posse ('to be able'). English borrowed puissant from French and shares the root with potent and power.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- poeir
- English cognates
- puissant, potent, power
Grammar
Examples
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This car has a very powerful engine.
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She became the most powerful woman in the country.
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A mighty storm cut the electricity for two hours.
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Morning coffee remains my most powerful remedy.
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They have powerful friends in the administration.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 3: puissant, goût, oeuf and 7 more words.