Princesses (en. Princesses)

/pʁɛ̃.sɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A woman born into the royal family or married to a prince.

Princesses are often at the center of fairy tales.

Les princesses sont souvent au centre des contes de fées.

A woman who plays a prominent role in a kingdom.

Every year, a celebration is organized in honor of the princesses.

Chaque année, une fête est organisée en l'honneur des princesses.

A person having a certain distinction or glamour in society.

She behaves like a true princess at events.

Elle se comporte comme une vraie princesse lors des événements.

From the Latin 'principessa', the feminine form of 'prince'.

to be a princess

To behave with grace and elegance.

être une princesse

princess of hearts

A person who is particularly loved and appreciated.

princesse des cœurs

to live like a princess

To live in luxury and ease.

vivre comme une princesse

prince

Man of royalty, often a brother or spouse of a princess.

prince

royalty

Political system where a king and queen govern.

royauté

nobility

Privileged social class, often associated with royalty.

noblesse

Spoiled and capricious girl.

She acts like a true princess, always demanding what she wants.

Elle agit comme une vraie princesse, exigeant toujours ce qu'elle veut.

Woman with a pretentious attitude.

Don't be a princess, try to be humble instead.

Ne sois pas une princesse, essaie plutôt d'être humble.