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    Baron (en. Baron)

    /baʁɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Noble title, generally associated with a territory or a function.
    The baron inherited the land from his ancestors.
    Le baron a hérité de la terre de ses ancêtres.
    An influential person in a specific field.
    He is the baron of real estate in this region.
    Il est le baron de l'immobilier dans cette région.
    Member of a noble class in some European countries.
    Barons were often advisors to the king.
    Les barons étaient souvent conseillers du roi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'baro', which designates a lord or a man.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    business baron
    A very influential businessman.
    baron des affaires
    kingpin
    A man who operates in the shadows, often linked to illegal activities.
    baron noir
    drug baron
    A high-level drug trafficker.
    baron de la drogue

    Related Words

    barony
    Territory or domain of a baron.
    baronnie
    baronage
    The collective of barons in a country or region.
    baronnage
    baronet
    Noble title inferior to that of baron.
    baronnet

    Slang Meanings

    A powerful man in his field.
    He is the baron of French cinema.
    Il est le baron du cinéma français.
    A man with a lot of influence.
    He is a baron who can make things change.
    C'est un baron qui peut faire changer les choses.