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Altesse (en. Highness)

/al.tɛs/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Honorific designation given to a monarch or a member of the royal family.

The royal highness made a public statement.

L'altesse royale a fait une déclaration publique.

Term used to express respect towards a person of high rank.

We were received by his highness in his palace.

Nous avons été reçus par son altesse dans son palais.

Used in formal contexts to refer to a person of great importance.

The highness attended the official ceremony.

L'altesse a assisté à la cérémonie officielle.

Etymology

From Latin 'altitudo', meaning 'height'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Your highness

Expression used to address a king or queen.

Votre altesse

Royal highness

Title assigned to members of the royal family.

Altesse royale

Serene highness

Honorary title used for certain princes or nobles.

Altesse sérénissime

Related Words

king

Sovereign of a kingdom.

roi

queen

Spouse of a king or sovereign woman.

reine

prince

Son of the king or a person of high nobility.

prince

princess

Daughter of the king or a person of high nobility.

princesse

noble

Person from an aristocratic family.

noble

Slang Meanings

Term used humorously to refer to someone who thinks they are important.

He acts like he's a highness, but he's just the boss.

Il agit comme si c'était une altesse, mais c'est juste le patron.

Ironic usage to designate someone vain.

Look at him, he looks like a highness in his new suit.

Regarde-le, on dirait une altesse avec son nouveau costume.