imposer

/ɛ̃.pɔ.ze/
1.
verbInf1st

to impose (something) on someone; to force or oblige

Mon patron veut nous imposer de nouvelles règles.

My boss wants to impose new rules on us.

Synonyms:obliger, forcer, dicter
2.
verbInf1st

to levy or impose (a tax, charge)

L'État va imposer une nouvelle taxe sur les carburants.

The state is going to impose a new tax on fuel.

Synonyms:taxer, prélever
3.
verb (pronominal)Inf1st

to assert oneself; to establish oneself; to become prominent or widely accepted

Le groupe a réussi à s'imposer à l'échelle internationale.

The band managed to establish itself internationally.

Synonyms:s'affirmer, se faire remarquer, se faire une place