Mylord (en. My lord)

maɪˈlɔrd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A title used to address a nobleman or landowner in Great Britain.

Mylord, can you answer my question?

Mylord, pouvez-vous répondre à ma question ?

A form of respect used in formal contexts.

Nobles were often called mylord during ceremonies.

Les nobles étaient souvent appelés mylord lors des cérémonies.

The term comes from English, combining 'my' and 'lord', indicating a relationship of service or respect.

mylord of the castle

It refers to a noble residing in a castle.

mylord du château

greet mylord

It means to pay homage to a person of high rank.

saluer mylord

mylord and lady

A formal expression used in a context of nobility.

mylord et dame

lord

A man of high rank or a baron.

lord

nobility

The upper classes of society, often hereditary.

noblesse

lordship

Domain or territory belonging to a lord.

seigneurie

An ironic way to address someone pretentious.

Look at him acting like a mylord in that meeting.

Regardez-le se comporter comme un mylord dans cette réunion.

Humorous use to describe a person in a position of authority.

He plays the mylord with his employees.

Il joue le mylord avec ses employés.