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    Duc (en. Duke)

    /dyk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility, often hereditary, that designates a ruler of a province or a duchy.
    The Duke of Brittany was an influential figure in the Middle Ages.
    Le duc de Bretagne était un personnage influent au Moyen Âge.
    A person to whom this title has been conferred.
    The duke organized a grand ball in his castle.
    Le duc a organisé un grand bal dans son château.
    A grouping of several fiefs under one duke.
    The duchy was vast and included many lands.
    Le duché était vaste et incluait de nombreuses terres.

    Etymology

    The word 'duc' comes from the Latin 'dux', meaning 'leader' or 'conductor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lead head
    To lead with authority.
    duce de tête
    leave it to the duke
    To abandon a task to someone else.
    laisser le duc

    Related Words

    ducal
    Relating to the duke.
    ducal
    duchy
    Territory or domain governed by a duke.
    duché
    ducat
    Gold coin issued by certain dukes.
    ducat

    Slang Meanings

    An important or influential man.
    This guy is a real duke in the music scene.
    Ce mec est un vrai duc dans le milieu de la musique.
    A friend or buddy in a familiar register.
    Hi, dude, how's it going?
    Salut, duc, comment ça va ?