impose

En français : imposer, s’imposer

1. To apply, enforce, or establish (something, often regarded as burdensome as a restriction or tax: see verb sense 1.2.2) with authority. (figuratively, transitive) · Congress imposed new tariffs.· Sanctions were imposed on the country that had made an unprovoked attack on its neighbour.
2. To place or put (something chiefly immaterial, especially something regarded as burdensome as a duty, an encumbrance, a penalty, etc.) on another thing or on someone; to inflict, to repose; also, to place or put (on someone a chiefly immaterial thing, especially something regarded as burdensome). (figuratively, transitive) · Social relations impose courtesy.
3. To force or put (a thing) on someone or something by deceit or stealth; to foist, to obtrude. (figuratively, transitive)
4. To affect authoritatively or forcefully; to influence strongly. (intransitive)
5. To encroach or intrude, especially in a manner regarded as unfair or unwarranted; to presume, to take advantage of; also, to be a burden or inconvenience. (intransitive) · I don’t wish to impose upon you.
6. To practise deceit or stealth; to cheat, to deceive, to trick. (intransitive)

Pluriel impose · He/she/it imposes · Prétérit imposed · Participe passé imposed · Forme en -ing imposing