conquest

conquête

Action de prendre le contrôle d’un lieu ou d’un peuple par la force.

En anglais simple : The act of taking control of a place or people by force.

• The invasion ended in conquest.
• The empire grew through military conquest.
• The conquest of the region changed its language and laws.

Comment l'utiliser : the conquest of somewhere (The conquest of the island took several months.)

Synonymes : takeover, subjugation

Expressions courantes : military conquest, conquest of something, war of conquest, conquest of someone

conquête, maîtrise

Réussite dans la maîtrise d’une chose difficile ou face à un grand défi.

En anglais simple : Success in gaining control of something difficult or overcoming a major challenge.

• She celebrated her conquest of fear.
• The conquest of space inspired a generation.
• Scientists hope for the eventual conquest of this disease.

Comment l'utiliser : the conquest of something (The conquest of her fear gave her new confidence.)

Synonymes : mastery

Expressions courantes : conquest of space, conquest of something, personal conquest