Puissance is not commonly used; 'power' or 'strength' are more frequent.

Usage frequency

Puissance is often used in formal or literary contexts to sound more sophisticated.

Formal contexts

Puissance can refer to non-physical strength, such as political or economic influence.

In equestrian, puissance refers specifically to the high jump event.

Puissance events are less common than other equestrian events and draw specialized interest.

The puissance showcases the impressive jumping ability of horses; spectators find it exciting.