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    Monarque (en. Monarch)

    /mɔ.naʁk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sovereign of a country governed by a monarchy.
    The current monarch has reigned for over twenty years.
    Le monarque actuel a régné pendant plus de vingt ans.
    Title held by a king or queen.
    The monarch was crowned in a grand ceremony.
    Le monarque a été couronné dans une grande cérémonie.
    Person who exercises supreme authority.
    The monarch has the power to dissolve parliament.
    Le monarque a le pouvoir de dissoudre le parlement.

    Etymology

    From the ancient Greek "monarkhēs," which means "one who rules alone."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    king of monarchs
    Expression referring to the most powerful or influential monarch.
    roi des monarques
    constitutional monarch
    Monarch whose powers are limited by a constitution.
    monarque constitutionnel

    Related Words

    monarchy
    Political system led by a monarch.
    monarchie
    regent
    Person representing a monarch unable to perform their duties.
    régent
    succession
    Right to succeed to the throne.
    successibilité

    Slang Meanings

    Ruler who acts whimsically.
    This monarch behaves like a spoiled child.
    Ce monarque se comporte comme un enfant gâté.
    Outdated or obsolete monarch.
    He is considered a monarch of the past.
    Il est considéré comme un monarque du passé.