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    Majestés (en. Majesties)

    /ma.ʒɛs.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of respect used to designate a king, a queen, or a person of royal status.
    The king was cheered by all the majesties present.
    Le roi a été acclamé par tous les majestés présentes.
    Expression of greatness and dignity.
    The majesty of nature is often commented on by artists.
    La majesté de la nature est souvent commentée par les artistes.
    High rank in the social or royal hierarchy.
    Majesties must be treated with respect and courtesy.
    Les majestés doivent être traitées avec respect et courtoisie.

    Etymology

    From Latin "majestas," meaning greatness or dignity.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    His Majesty
    Used to officially designate a king or a queen.
    Sa Majesté
    Royal Majesty
    Specific reference to a king or a queen.
    Majesté royale
    In the name of His Majesty
    Expression used to evoke the authority of the sovereign.
    Au nom de sa Majesté

    Related Words

    Majesty
    Greatness, dignity inherent to a king or a superior being.
    majesté
    Royal
    Related to royalty, to a king or a queen.
    royal
    Sovereign
    One who exercises power as a head of state.
    souverain

    Slang Meanings

    Ostentatious luxury
    This party had the airs of majesties with all those decorations.
    Cette fête avait des airs de majestés avec tous ces décorations.
    Exaggerated greatness
    He considers himself a majesty with his new sports car.
    Il se prend pour une majesté avec sa nouvelle voiture de sport.