No. 4,767 in French
puissante
"Puissante" means "powerful" in English.
In a sentence
La voiture est très puissante et rapide.
The car is very powerful and fast.
Here, 'puissante' describes the car's engine strength as an adjective modifying 'la voiture', indicating its capability.
Elle a une personnalité puissante qui inspire les autres.
She has a powerful personality that inspires others.
In this sentence, 'puissante' is an adjective describing a person’s personality as strong and influential.
Les tempêtes dans cette région sont particulièrement puissantes.
The storms in this region are particularly powerful.
'Puissantes' serves as an adjective to describe the storms, emphasizing their intensity and strength in this context.
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