Princesse (en. Princess)

/pʁɛ̃.sɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Woman or daughter of a king.

The princess is wearing a beautiful dress.

La princesse porte une robe magnifique.

Honorary title given to certain noble women.

She was elevated to the rank of princess by the king.

Elle a été élevée au rang de princesse par le roi.

Person who holds great importance or influence in a particular field.

This artist is considered the princess of pop.

Cette artiste est considérée comme la princesse de la pop.

From the Latin 'principissa', the feminine form of 'princeps' meaning 'first, chief'.

she's a real princess

She acts with grace and elegance.

c'est une vraie princesse

princess of hearts

A person who is very loved and respected.

princesse des cœurs

let a princess handle it

Allowing someone to make their own decisions.

laisser une princesse se débrouiller

prince

Man or woman with a title of nobility.

prince

royalty

The collective of kings, queens, princes, and princesses.

royauté

crown

Symbol of royalty and power.

couronne

nobility

High social class, including princes and princesses.

noblesse

Term used to refer to a spoiled woman.

She acts like a real princess, always demanding the best.

Elle se comporte comme une vraie princesse, exigeant toujours le meilleur.

Very beautiful and sought-after woman.

Look at that girl, she's the princess of the night.

Regarde cette fille, elle est la princesse de la soirée.