Usage Note
Impressionner means to make a strong impression on someone, either positively or negatively. The adjective impressionnant(e) ('impressive') is more commonly used in casual speech. L'impressionnisme is the famous French art movement named after Monet's painting 'Impression, soleil levant'.
Examples
"Son discours a impressionné tout le monde."
Natural Translation
His speech impressed everyone.

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