Translation of commanding into French
Adjective
authoritarian
tending to give orders with authority- Her commanding presence made everyone listen.Sa présence autoritaire faisait que tout le monde écoutait.
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.
Expressions with commanding: examples in English and translations in French
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.
From its commanding perch, the lighthouse overlooks the coast. Her commanding during the fire drill kept the team moving in one direction. The supervisor's commanding grew harsher when deadlines slipped.
authority
order given by someone in authority- The general issued a command to advance.Le général a donné un ordre d'avancer.
technology
- Type the command into the terminal to start the program..Tapez la commande dans le terminal pour démarrer le programme.
leadership
the authority to give orders or control- She has command over the entire department.Elle a l'autorité sur tout le département.
leadership
oversee or have a strategic view over something- The castle commands a view of the entire valley.Le château domine toute la vallée.
Expressions with command: examples in English and translations in French
Translations of "commanding" in Context ordered by category and frequency
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.
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.
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.
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.
Then the angel spoke, commanding him to read.
Alors l'ange a parlé, lui ordonnant de lire.
He makes himself available for any event that requires supervision or commanding.
Vous pouvez l'engager pour toute activité qui exige supervision ou commandement.
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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