strong·man (strông m n )n. 1. A powerful, influential political figure who exercises leadership and control by force. 2. One who performs feats of strength, as at a circus. |
strongman [ˈstrɒŋˌmæn]
n & pl -men
1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a performer, esp one in a circus, who performs feats of strength
2. any person regarded as a source of power, capability, initiative, etc.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  strongman - a man who performs feats of strength at a fair or circusperformer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience |
| 2. | strongman - a powerful political figure who rules by the exercise of force or violence; "he is determined to bring down the Iraqi strongman" |
Translations
strongman [ˈstrɒŋgmæn] n
(= leader) → homme m fort
strong-minded [ˌstrɒŋˈmaɪndɪd] adj → qui a de la suite dans les idées
She is a strong-minded, independent woman → C'est une femme indépendante qui a de la suite dans les idées.
strong point n (= strength) → point m fort
... is not his strong point → ... n'est pas son fort
Punctuality isn't my strong point → La ponctualité n'est pas mon fort.
Science was never my strong point at school → Les sciences n'ont jamais été mon fort à l'école.
strong-minded [ˌstrɒŋˈmaɪndɪd] adj → qui a de la suite dans les idées
She is a strong-minded, independent woman → C'est une femme indépendante qui a de la suite dans les idées.
strong point n (= strength) → point m fort
... is not his strong point → ... n'est pas son fort
Punctuality isn't my strong point → La ponctualité n'est pas mon fort.
Science was never my strong point at school → Les sciences n'ont jamais été mon fort à l'école.
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