No. 11,236 in French

puissants

"Puissants" means "powerful" or "strong" in English.

In a sentence

Les ordinateurs modernes sont extrêmement puissants.
Modern computers are extremely powerful.
Here, 'puissants' is used as an adjective to describe the advanced capabilities and strength of modern computers.
Les nations puissantes influencent souvent les décisions mondiales.
Powerful nations often influence global decisions.
In this sentence, 'puissants' as a plural adjective describes nations with significant political or economic strength and influence.
Le rugissement du lion était fort et puissant.
The lion's roar was loud and powerful.
The word 'puissant' is used here to convey the intensity and impactful sound of the lion's roar.

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