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    Princes (en. Princes)

    /pʁɛ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title awarded to rulers or members of the nobility.
    Princes gather on great occasions.
    Les princes se réunissent lors de grandes occasions.
    A man of great value or influence.
    He is treated like a prince in this company.
    Il est traité comme un prince dans cette entreprise.
    Sign of wealth and power.
    He spends money like a prince.
    Il dépense de l'argent comme un prince.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'princeps', meaning 'first' or 'leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be a prince
    To be treated with a lot of respect and attention.
    Être un prince
    The life of a prince
    A life of luxury and privilege.
    La vie de prince
    Charming prince
    The perfect man, often used in a romantic context.
    Prince charmant

    Related Words

    princess
    Woman of royalty, often the daughter of a king.
    princesse
    royalty
    System of government led by a king or queen.
    royauté
    nobility
    Social class of nobles, often linked to royalty.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    A man who acts arrogantly and presumptuously.
    He acts like a real prince, even without a penny to his name.
    Il se comporte comme un vrai prince, même sans un sou en poche.
    Someone who has charisma or attracts attention.
    Look at him, he really is a prince at this party.
    Regarde-le, il est vraiment un prince dans cette fête.