domination
/dɔ.mi.na.sjɔ̃/
1.
nounfeminine
control; power or supremacy exercised by someone or something over others (political, economic, social)
La domination de l'entreprise sur le marché européen dure depuis dix ans.
The company's domination of the European market has lasted ten years.
Synonyms:contrôle, hégémonie, suprématie, emprise, ascendant
2.
nounfeminine
overwhelming superiority or a crushing victory (in sports, competitions, performances)
C'était une domination totale : ils ont gagné 5-0.
It was total domination: they won 5-0.
Synonyms:écrasement, supériorité
3.
nounfeminine
the exercise of a dominant role in a sexual/BDSM context (within consensual practices)
Dans le cadre du BDSM, la domination suppose consentement et limites claires.
In BDSM, domination implies consent and clear limits.
Synonyms:dominance, pouvoir
