empire

/ɑ̃.piʁ/

nounmasculine

empire (a political state ruled by an emperor)

large business empire or dominant commercial group

Après des années de croissance, il dirige aujourd'hui un empire qui emploie des milliers de personnes.

After years of growth, he now runs an empire that employs thousands of people.

Synonyms:domaine, puissance, conglomérat

verbInd1stPresSing1,3

worsen

get worse

La situation empire de jour en jour.

The situation is getting worse day by day.

Synonyms:s'aggraver