Milord (en. My lord)

/mi.lɔʁd/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An aristocrat or a man of high social rank, coming from England.

The milord was invited to the grand reception at the castle.

Le milord était invité à la grande réception au château.

Title used in court contexts or to show respect to an important man.

She addressed him as milord, as a sign of respect.

Elle s'est adressée à lui en l'appelant milord, en signe de respect.

From the English term 'my lord', used to refer to a lord or a noble.

lord of honor

Holder of an honorary title without specific duties.

milord d'honneur

to greet a milord

To show respect towards a high-ranking man.

saluer un milord

nobility

High social class often associated with milords.

noblesse

titles

Honorific distinctions given to nobles.

titres

crown

Symbol of royalty, often linked to milords.

couronne

Familiar expression referring to a distinguished man.

Look at that guy, he thinks he's a milord.

Regarde ce type, il se prend pour un milord.

A man who behaves in a pretentious manner.

He looks like a milord with his new car.

Il a l'air d'un milord avec sa nouvelle voiture.