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    Marquis (en. Marquis)

    /maʁ.kis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Noble who holds a marquisate, a title of nobility.
    The Marquis de Sade is a well-known writer.
    Le marquis de Sade est un écrivain connu.
    Dignitary or person of high rank in certain social structures.
    He was received by the marquis at the castle.
    Il a été accueilli par le marquis au château.
    Term used in various expressions to designate an authority or power.
    The marquis has extensive powers in the region.
    Le marquis a des pouvoirs étendus dans la région.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'marchio', meaning 'count of the marches', designating a noble governing a frontier.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marquis of the night
    Mysterious person or one who acts in the shadows.
    marquis de la nuit
    to act like a marquis
    To behave with arrogance or pretension.
    faire le marquis

    Related Words

    marquisate
    Territory or domain governed by a marquis.
    marquisat
    duke
    Title of nobility higher than a marquis.
    duc
    count
    Title of nobility lower than a marquis.
    comte

    Slang Meanings

    A man who puts on airs or acts pretentiously.
    Look at that guy, he thinks he's a marquis.
    Regarde ce gars, il se prend pour un marquis.
    An influential person in a social group.
    He's the marquis of our gang, he always makes the decisions.
    C'est le marquis de notre bande, il décide toujours.