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    Régent (en. Regent)

    ʁe.ʒɑ̃

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    One who exercises executive power pending the majority or the return of a king.
    The regent took steps to reform the government.
    Le régent a pris des mesures pour réformer le gouvernement.
    Title given to certain administrative or judicial functions in institutions.
    She was appointed regent of the music academy.
    Elle a été nommée régente de l'académie de musique.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regens', present participle of 'regere' which means 'to rule'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Regent of the crown
    A person who manages the current affairs of a kingdom in the absence of the king.
    régent de la couronne
    Regent of the state
    An individual who temporarily leads the state.
    régent de l'état

    Related Words

    Regency
    Period during which a regent exercises power.
    régence
    Register
    The act of governing under a regency.
    régester
    Regential
    Relating to regency or a regent.
    régentiel

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to refer to someone who speaks as if they have power when they do not.
    He thinks he’s a regent, but he isn't even elected.
    Il se prend pour un régent, mais il n'est même pas élu.