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    Capet (en. Capet)

    /ka.pɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Member of a French royal dynasty that ruled from 987 to 1792.
    The Capets were instrumental in the unification of France.
    Les Capets ont été instrumental dans l'unification de la France.
    Title used to designate a king of the Capetian dynasty.
    King Louis VI, also known as Louis the Fat, was a Capet.
    Le roi Louis VI, également connu sous le nom de Louis le Gros, était un Capet.
    A representative of the Capet lineage.
    He claims to be a descendant of the Capets.
    Il prétend être un descendant des Capets.

    Etymology

    The term 'Capet' comes from the name of King Hugh Capet, the founder of the Capetian dynasty.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Capetian
    Related to the Capetian dynasty.
    Capetien
    Capetian king
    A king from the Capetian lineage.
    roi capétien
    descendant of the Capets
    A person with ancestors in the Capetian dynasty.
    descendant des Capets

    Related Words

    capetian
    Member of the Capetian dynasty.
    capétien
    capetian
    Woman from the Capetian dynasty.
    capétienne
    monarchy
    Political system ruled by a king or queen.
    monarchie

    Slang Meanings

    Used pejoratively to refer to someone very royal.
    Look at him, he thinks he's a Capet with his attitude.
    Regarde-le, il se prend pour un Capet avec son attitude.
    Refers to inherited wealth and power.
    He acts like a true Capet with his heritage.
    Il se comporte comme un vrai Capet avec son héritage.