Châtelain (en. Lord of the castle)

/ʃa.tə.lɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An owner of a castle, often associated with territorial authority.

The lord had the right to levy taxes on his lands.

Le châtelain avait le droit de lever des impôts sur ses terres.

A person responsible for the administration of an estate or a castle.

The lord was responsible for justice in his fief.

Le châtelain était responsable de la justice dans son fief.

The head of a noble family living in a castle.

The lord and his family often received high-ranking visitors.

Le châtelain et sa famille recevaient souvent des visiteurs de haut rang.

The origin of the word châtelain comes from the Old French 'chastelain,' which means 'guardian of a castle.'

to be the lord of one's own castle

To be master of one's situation or environment.

être le châtelain de son propre château

modern lord

Refers to an individual who manages a large property or enterprise.

châtelain moderne

castle

Large fortified house or lordly residence.

château

fief

Estate granted in exchange for services or loyalty.

fief

nobility

Social class of nobles, often landowners.

noblesse

A dexter (a person in a position of power).

He thinks he is the lord of the neighborhood.

Il se prend pour le châtelain du quartier.

A boss or local leader.

In this company, he is the lord.

Dans cette entreprise, c'est lui le châtelain.