Ducs (en. Dukes)

/dyks/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Title of nobility equivalent to a duchy, often applied to feudal lords.

Dukes often played an important role in medieval politics.

Les ducs ont souvent joué un rôle important dans la politique médiévale.

Sergeant of the army, a duke was also a military chief.

The duke led his army to victory.

Le duc a mené son armée à la victoire.

The term 'duc' comes from the Latin 'dux', which means 'leader' or 'conductor'.

dukes and kings

Expression denoting nobility or royalty.

ducs et rois

duke to the army

Refers to a prestigious military leader.

duc à l'armée

duchy

Territory governed by a duke.

duché

nobility

Social class of the nobles, including dukes.

noblesse

Duke can refer to a rich or influential man in an informal context.

Look at that duke with his new luxury car!

Regarde ce duc avec sa nouvelle voiture de luxe !

Can be used to refer to someone who acts arrogantly.

He thinks he's a duke with his attitude.

Il se prend pour un duc avec son attitude.