English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com

impose in French

impose in French is imposer — impose means to officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.

impose in French

imposer
verb

What does "impose" mean?

  1. verb To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.
    "The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel."
  2. verb To force something onto someone unwelcome or without their consent.
    "He tried to impose his opinions on everyone at the table."
  3. verb (often "impose on/upon") To take unfair advantage of someone's time, kindness, or hospitality.
    "I don't want to impose on you, but could I stay one more night?"

impose in a sentence

  • The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel.
  • The court imposed a heavy fine on the company.
  • He tried to impose his opinions on everyone at the table.
  • I don't want to impose on you, but could I stay one more night?

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "impose" in French?

"impose" in French is imposer. impose means: To officially establish or enforce a rule, tax, or penalty.

How do you use "impose" in a sentence?

Example: "The government imposed new tariffs on imported steel." In French, "impose" is imposer.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Translations from WikDict, CC BY-SA · example sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR.