commanding

kəˈmændɪŋ
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Translation of commanding into French,

Adjective

1.

authoritarian

tending to give orders with authority
  • Her commanding presence made everyone listen.Sa présence autoritaire faisait que tout le monde écoutait.
2.

confidence

impressively dominant and confident
  • He has a commanding voice that fills the room.Il a une voix imposante qui remplit la pièce.

Noun

authority

the act of giving orders or directions
  • His commanding was clear and decisive during the meeting.Son commandement était clair et décisif pendant la réunion.
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Expressions with commanding: examples in English and translations in French

secteurs clés
The government focused on the commanding heights to drive national growth.
avance confortable
The team took a commanding lead in the first half.
position dominante
After the merger, the company gained a commanding position in the market.
commandant
officier commandant
The commanding officer led the troops into battle.
commandant
The officer commanding addressed the troops before the training exercise.

Synonyms and analogies of commanding in English

Examples of commanding in a sentence

  • The commanding officer gave clear instructions.
  • Her commanding presence made everyone pay attention.
  • The commanding officer led the troops with authority.
  • The general had a commanding voice that silenced the room.
  • Her commanding performance earned her a standing ovation.
  • Their cabin occupies a commanding position above the harbor.
command
kəˈmænd
Noun
1.

authority

order given by someone in authority
  • The general issued a command to advance.Le général a donné un ordre d'avancer.
2.

technology

TECH.
specific instruction for a computer
TECH.
  • Type the command into the terminal to start the program..Tapez la commande dans le terminal pour démarrer le programme.
3.

leadership

the authority to give orders or control
  • She has command over the entire department.Elle a l'autorité sur tout le département.
Verb
tr.
1.

authority

order someone to do something with authority
  • The general commanded the troops to advance.Le général a ordonné aux troupes d'avancer.
2.

power

have control or authority over something or someone
  • She commands a large team at the company.Elle dirige une grande équipe dans l'entreprise.
3.

leadership

oversee or have a strategic view over something
  • The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Le château domine toute la vallée.
4.

respect

demand respect or attention due to influence
  • His achievements command great respect from his peers.Ses réalisations imposent un grand respect de la part de ses pairs.

Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in French

tâche imposée
exécution sur ordre
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
dominer la scène
occuper la scène
She commanded the stage and held everyone’s eyes throughout the song.
maîtrise de la situation
contrôle de la situation
The manager's command of the situation impressed everyone.
à sa disposition
à son service
He has a fleet of cars at his command.
à votre disposition
sous votre commandement
The team is at your command for the project.
vos désirs sont des ordres
tes désirs sont des ordres
Just tell me what you need; your wish is my command.

Translations of "commanding" in Context ordered by category and frequency

commandantnm./prtp.

The young general won his spurs in battle, commanding with courage and clarity.

Le jeune général a gagné ses galons au combat, commandant avec courage et clarté.

dominantadj.

We were up on a promontory with a commanding view of the ocean.

Nous surplombions la scène depuis un promontoire avec une vue dominant l'océan.

imposantadj.

The general was in the prime of life, commanding respect with every word.

Le général était en pleine fleur de l'âge, imposant le respect à chaque parole.

autoritaireadj.

His commanding tone made the children back away from the edge of the pool.

Son ton autoritaire a fait reculer les enfants trop proches de la piscine.

ordonnantprtp.

Then the angel spoke, commanding him to read.

Alors l'ange a parlé, lui ordonnant de lire.

commandementnm.

He makes himself available for any event that requires supervision or commanding.

Vous pouvez l'engager pour toute activité qui exige supervision ou commandement.

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commanding: Examples and translations in context

The chairperson serves as first among equals, facilitating discussion rather than commanding.

Le président sert de premier parmi ses pairs, facilitant la discussion plutôt que commandant.

The robed elders presided over the ceremony, their presence commanding great respect.

Les anciens en robe présidaient la cérémonie, leur présence commandant un grand respect.

Several retired officers stood in the gap, commanding units during the shortage.

Plusieurs officiers retraités remplaçèrent quelqu'un, commandant des unités pendant la pénurie.

He stood tall at the dispatch box, commanding the attention of the chamber.

Il se tenait droit au pupitre, commandant l'attention de la chambre.

The brawny figure emerged from the shadows, instantly commanding respect from all.

Une silhouette musclée émergea des ombres, commandant instantanément le respect de tous.

Her deathly stare pierced through the crowd, commanding attention without uttering a single word.

Son regard mortel transperça la foule, commandant l'attention sans prononcer un seul mot.

He found himself face to face with a sergeant commanding a watch-patrol.

Il se trouva en face d'un sergent commandant une patrouille de surveillance.

He exhibited a masterful demeanor, commanding respect without uttering a single word.

Il affichait une attitude dominante, imposant le respect sans prononcer un seul mot.

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