Nobles (en. Nobles)

/nɔbl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Members of an aristocratic class.

The nobles had privileges under the Ancien Régime.

Les nobles avaient des privilèges sous l'Ancien Régime.

People who exhibit qualities of generosity or nobility of spirit.

She has a noble character, always ready to help others.

Elle a un caractère noble, toujours prête à aider les autres.

Members of a noble family.

The nobles of the court attended the ceremony.

Les nobles de la cour ont assisté à la cérémonie.

From the Latin 'nobilis', which means 'famous' or 'distinguished'.

noble in spirit

Who has high thoughts and behaviors.

noble d'esprit

noble act

An act demonstrating generosity or greatness.

acte noble

noble class

Group of people with hereditary privileges.

classe noble

nobility

Social class of nobles.

noblesse

aristocratic

Belonging to the aristocracy.

aristocratique

lord

Noble having rights over land.

seigneur

An unsympathetic noble.

He thinks he is superior; he's a real fake noble.

Il se croit supérieur, c'est un vrai noble de pacotille.

Reference to someone rich and self-absorbed.

Look at that guy, he thinks he's a noble with his sports car.

Regarde ce type, il se prend pour un noble avec sa voiture de sport.