Prince (en. Prince)

/pʁɛ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A man who holds the title of prince, often a member of a royal family.

The crown prince visited several countries.

Le prince héritier a visité plusieurs pays.

A ruler of a small state.

The Prince of Monaco is famous worldwide.

Le prince de Monaco est célèbre dans le monde entier.

A man holding a high rank in the social or political hierarchy.

He considers himself the prince of business in this city.

Il se considère comme le prince des affaires dans cette ville.

The word originates from the Latin 'princeps', which means 'first' or 'chief'.

charming prince

An ideal man, often romantic.

prince charmant

in a princely manner

In a dignified or majestic manner.

à la façon d'un prince

to be born in a crab basket like a prince

To be in disparate situations but with great aspirations.

naitre dans un panier de crabes comme un prince

princess

A woman of a prince, member of a royal family.

princesse

princely

Relating to a prince, worthy of a prince.

princier

princely

Worthy of the dignity of a prince.

princère

A flamboyant or wealthy man.

He plays the part of a real prince with his luxury car.

Il se la joue comme un vrai prince avec sa voiture de luxe.

A man who behaves as if he is superior.

Stop acting like a prince, you're not that important.

Arrête de faire le prince, tu n'es pas si important.