Rois (en. Kings)

/ʁwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The title given to a head of state, sovereign of a kingdom.

The kings of France reigned for centuries.

Les rois de France ont régné pendant des siècles.

Term designating a man of great authority.

This business leader is considered a king in his field.

Ce chef d'entreprise est considéré comme un roi dans son domaine.

A central character in a story or literary work representing royal power.

The king in the play was a complex character.

Le roi dans la pièce de théâtre était un personnage complexe.

From Latin 'rex', 'regis' meaning 'king'.

heart king

One who is loved or admired

roi de cœur

the kings are naked

Expression meaning that the truth is revealed, even if it is disturbing.

les rois sont nus

king of the animals

Reference to the lion, symbolizing strength and royalty in the animal kingdom.

roi des animaux

queen

Sovereign woman, wife of a king.

reine

crown

Symbol of royalty, often worn by kings.

couronne

throne

Seat reserved for the king in a kingdom.

trône

A man who behaves in a very authoritative manner.

He acts like a king in his office.

Il se prend pour un roi dans son bureau.

Term used to designate a very close friend.

He's my king, I can tell him anything.

C'est mon roi, je peux tout lui dire.

To designate a person who dominates a group.

He's the king of the gang, everyone listens to him.

C'est le roi de la bande, tout le monde l'écoute.