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dominer

to dominate, to overlook

verb doh-mee-NEH Less Common

Origin: From Latin 'dominare'.

Also means

to master, to suppress

Usage Note

dominer can describe physical height (la tour domine la ville — the tower overlooks the city), power (dominer le marché), or emotional control (dominer sa peur — to master one's fear). The reflexive se dominer means to control oneself. Related nouns: domination, dominance.

Examples

"La forteresse domine toute la vallée."

Natural Translation

The fortress overlooks the entire valley.

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