conquérir

/kɔ̃.kə.ʁiʁ/

verbInf3rd

conquer

take control of (territory, stronghold)

L'armée a fini par conquérir toute la région.

The army ended up conquering the entire region.

Synonyms:prendre, soumettre, envahir

verbInf3rd

win over (someone's heart, audience)

gain (a market, followers, support)

Elle a réussi à conquérir le public dès la première chanson.

She managed to win over the audience from the very first song.

Synonyms:séduire, charmer, gagner