King (en. King)

/kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The principal sovereign of a state, often hereditary.

The king summoned the nobles to discuss taxes.

Le roi a convoqué les nobles pour discuter des taxes.

A symbolic figure of power and authority.

He considers himself the king of the music scene.

Il se considère comme le roi de la scène musicale.

In card games, the card representing the king.

He placed the king of hearts on the table.

Il a posé le roi de cœur sur la table.

From Old English 'cyning', coming from Germanic.

king of one's own choices

A person who makes decisions for themselves.

roi de ses propres choix

to have a heart of a king

To be generous and noble.

avoir un cœur de roi

life of the party

A person who is the center of attention at a party.

roi de la fête

queen

Wife or female of a king.

reine

prince

Heir to a throne, son of a king.

prince

throne

Seat of the king, symbol of his power.

trône

Undisputed leader in a certain field.

He is the king of rap right now.

Il est le king du rap en ce moment.

Person who is respected or admired.

This leader is a real king in the company.

Ce chef est un vrai king dans l'entreprise.