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    Condé (en. Conde)

    /kɔ̃.de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility granted to certain families.
    The Condé family is famous for its military history.
    La famille Condé est célèbre pour son histoire militaire.
    Reference to a prince or princess of the House of Bourbon.
    Henri de Condé played an important role during the Wars of Religion.
    Henri de Condé a joué un rôle important pendant les guerres de religion.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'comes', meaning 'count' or 'companion'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Condé de Bourbon
    Refers to the members of the House of Bourbon, in connection with the title of Condé.
    Condé de Bourbon
    to act like a Condé
    Expresses an attitude of superiority or arrogance.
    faire le Condé

    Related Words

    duke
    Title of nobility superior to that of Condé.
    duc
    prince
    Title of nobility that designates a member of a royal family.
    prince
    nobility
    Social class of people with high status.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    Said of a person who considers themselves noble.
    Look at him, he acts like a real Condé.
    Regarde-le, il se comporte comme un vrai Condé.
    Term used to designate someone pretentious.
    He thinks he is above others, he is a true Condé.
    Il se croit au-dessus des autres, c'est un véritable Condé.