Aristocrates (en. Aristocrats)

/a.ʁi.stɔ.kʁat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Member of an aristocracy.

Aristocrats played a fundamental role in medieval society.

Les aristocrates jouaient un rôle fondamental dans la société médiévale.

Person belonging to the nobility.

Aristocrats owned vast estates and privileges.

Les aristocrates possédaient de vastes domaines et des privilèges.

Individual who is part of a social elite.

The opinion of aristocrats was often valued in political circles.

L'opinion des aristocrates était souvent prisée dans les cercles politiques.

From ancient Greek 'ἀριστοκρατία' (aristokratía), meaning 'government by the best'.

aristocrats at heart

Individuals behaving like aristocrats without having the status.

aristocrates de cœur

live like an aristocrat

To have a luxurious and privileged lifestyle.

vivre comme un aristocrate

the manners of an aristocrat

Refined and distinguished behavior.

les manières d'aristocrate

aristocracy

Political or social system where power is held by an elite.

aristocratie

nobility

Social class composed of nobles.

noblesse

elitism

Attitude that favors the elite over the rest of the population.

élitisme

Pejorative term for a pretentious person.

He thinks he's an aristocrat, but he doesn't even have any money.

Il se prend pour un aristocrate, mais il n'a même pas d'argent.

Colloquial term for someone behaving in a haughty manner.

She acts like an aristocrat, always disdainful towards others.

Elle agit comme une aristocrate, toujours dédaigneuse envers les autres.