Reine (en. Queen)

/ʁɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Title given to the daughter or wife of a king.

Queen Elizabeth II was a respected monarch.

La reine Elizabeth II a été une monarque respectée.

In bees, the fertilized female that is the mother of the colony.

The queen bee is essential to the survival of the hive.

La reine abeille est essentielle à la survie de la ruche.

Figurative sense, a woman considered superior in a field.

This artist is the queen of pop.

Cette artiste est la reine de la pop.

From Latin 'regina', which means 'queen'.

snow queen

A fairy tale character known for her power over ice.

reine des neiges

queen of shopping

Refers to a person who excels in the field of business or fashion.

reine du shopping

king

Man who rules over a kingdom.

roi

princess

Daughter of a king or queen.

princesse

Term of endearment for an important woman in someone's life.

She is my queen, I will do anything for her.

Elle est ma reine, je ferai tout pour elle.

A woman who has a lot of charm.

This girl is a real queen, she attracts all the attention.

Cette fille est une vraie reine, elle attire tous les regards.