Aristocratique (en. Aristocratic)

/a.ʁi.stɔ.kʁa.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Belonging to or characteristic of the aristocracy.
He frequents aristocratic circles.
Il fréquente des cercles aristocratiques.
Having manners or behavior considered typical of the aristocracy.
His attitude is very aristocratic.
Son attitude est très aristocratique.
Worthy of the aristocracy, due to breeding, elegance, or distinction.
This house has an aristocratic style.
Cette maison a un style aristocratique.

Etymology

From the ancient Greek 'aristokratia', which means government by the best.

Common Phrases and Expressions

an aristocratic style
A style that evokes nobility and elegance.
un style aristocratique
aristocratic society
A society composed mainly of members of the aristocracy.
société aristocratique
aristocratic gesture
A gesture made with a certain grace or distinction.
geste aristocratique

Related Words

aristocracy
Social class composed of nobles and those holding privileges.
aristocratie
aristocrat
Member of the aristocracy.
aristocrate
nobility
Upper social class, often synonymous with aristocracy.
noblesse

Slang Meanings

Acting all aristocratic.
He thinks he's aristocratic, but he's just a rich person without culture.
Il se prend pour un aristocratique, mais c'est juste un riche sans culture.
To have pretentious manners.
Don't act all aristocratic with us, speak normally.
Ne fais pas ton aristocratique avec nous, parle normalement.