Puissance

/ˈpwɪsəns/

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Usage frequency

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

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While 'puissance' sounded elegant, her speech mostly used 'power' for simplicity.

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Formal contexts

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

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The puissance of the ancient empire was unmatched.

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Abstract concept

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

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The country's puissance grew as its economy expanded.

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