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    Royal (en. Royal)

    /ʁo.jal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Refers to what belongs to royalty.
    The royal palace is open to visitors.
    Le palais royal est ouvert aux visiteurs.
    Of great quality, majestic.
    She received a royal welcome upon her arrival.
    Elle a reçu un accueil royal à son arrivée.
    Excessive, very important.
    He made a royal mistake by speaking like that.
    Il a fait une erreur royale en parlant ainsi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'regalis', meaning 'of a king'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a royal life
    A life full of luxury and opulence.
    une vie royale
    to treat someone like royalty
    To treat someone with great regard.
    traiter quelqu'un de royal
    to have a royal character
    To behave in a manner worthy of a king, often considered authoritative.
    avoir un caractère royal

    Related Words

    king
    The sovereign of a kingdom.
    roi
    queen
    The wife of the king or a female sovereign.
    reine
    royalty
    The institution or political system led by a king or queen.
    royauté

    Slang Meanings

    Royal work
    It’s royal work; it shouldn’t be taken lightly.
    C'est un travail royal, ça ne doit pas être pris à la légère.
    Royally ignored
    He was royally ignored by his colleagues.
    Il a été royalement ignoré par ses collègues.
    To feel royal
    After winning the lottery, he felt royal.
    Après avoir gagné au loto, il se sentait royal.