Usage Note
Impératrice is the feminine of empereur (emperor). The most famous French empresses are Joséphine and Eugénie. By extension it is used informally for a commanding or imposing woman. La reine is a queen regnant, while impératrice implies a separate imperial title.
Examples
"L'impératrice portait une robe somptueuse."
Natural Translation
The empress wore a sumptuous gown.

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