Aristocratiques (en. Aristocratic)

/aʁistɔkʁatik/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective

Belonging to the aristocracy.

Aristocratic mansions are often impressive.

Les manoirs aristocratiques sont souvent impressionnants.

Of a distinction or elegance that evokes nobility.

His behavior was very aristocratic at the reception.

Son comportement était très aristocratique lors de la réception.

Evoking values or traditions of the aristocratic class.

Aristocratic traditions must be preserved.

Les traditions aristocratiques doivent être préservées.

From the word 'aristocracy' which comes from the Greek 'aristokratia' meaning 'government of the best.'

aristocratic style

Refined and elegant style characteristic of the aristocracy.

style aristocratique

divine right of kings

Doctrine according to which kings and nobles derive their power from God.

aristocratie de droit divin

aristocratic decor

Type of decoration that evokes wealth and high social status.

décor aristocratique

aristocrat

Member of the aristocracy, a privileged social class.

aristocrate

nobility

Social class composed of nobles, often hereditary.

noblesse

donor

Person who makes donations, particularly in a patronage context, often linked to the aristocracy.

donateur

Pejorative term to refer to a person who behaves pretentiously.

He thinks he is aristocratic, but he has no culture.

Il se croit aristocratique, mais il n'a aucune culture.

Used to describe something overly sophisticated or elitist.

This restaurant is too aristocratic for me.

Ce restaurant est trop aristocratique pour moi.