L'aristocratie (en. Aristocracy)

/a.ʁis.tʁɔ.ka.ti/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A system of government where power is in the hands of a small privileged group.

The aristocracy has often been criticized for its detachment from the concerns of the people.

L'aristocratie a souvent été critiquée pour son éloignement des préoccupations du peuple.

The assembly of aristocrats.

The French aristocracy underwent significant transformations during the Revolution.

L'aristocratie française a connu d'importantes transformations durant la Révolution.

The quality of a noble social class.

He felt at ease among the London aristocracy.

Il se sentait à l'aise au milieu de l'aristocratie londonienne.

From the Greek 'aristokratia', composed of 'aristos' (best) and 'kratos' (power).

the aristocracy of the mind

A group of intellectually influential people.

l'aristocratie de l'esprit

blood aristocracy

Reference to hereditary nobility.

aristocratie de sang

aristocrat

A member of the aristocracy, usually noble.

aristocrate

nobility

A higher social class, often associated with the aristocracy.

noblesse

plutocracy

Government exercised by the wealthy.

ploutocratie

The orphans of the throne

This group of politicians considers themselves the orphans of the throne, representing the aristocracy.

Ce groupe de politiques se considère comme les orphelins du trône, représentant l'aristocratie.

The old grumps

In the debate, the old grumps of the aristocracy kept criticizing new ideas.

Dans le débat, les vieux ronchons de l'aristocratie ne cessaient de critiquer les nouvelles idées.