dominateur
domineering, dominant
adjective do-mee-nah-TUHR Rare
Origin: Latin dominator, from dominari (to rule)
Usage Note
Dominateur describes a person or attitude that seeks to control others; the feminine form is dominatrice. It is stronger and more negative than dominant (dominant, prevailing). Un caractère dominateur (a domineering character) is a set phrase. The noun dominateur/dominatrice can refer to a ruler or oppressor.
Examples
"Son ton dominateur agaçait toute l'équipe."
Natural Translation
His domineering tone irritated the whole team.
Literal Translation
His tone domineering irritated the whole team.
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