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    Seigneur (en. Lord)

    /sɛɲœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility designating a landowner or king.
    The lord of the manor had many rights over his peasants.
    Le seigneur du fief avait beaucoup de droits sur ses paysans.
    A person who holds a significant dignity or power.
    This lord was respected by all his vassals.
    Ce seigneur était respecté par tous ses vassaux.
    In the Church, a title given to certain prominent individuals.
    The lord bishop inaugurated the new church.
    Le seigneur évêque a inauguré la nouvelle église.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'senior' meaning 'older' or 'ancient.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    warlord
    A military leader with great authority.
    seigneur de guerre
    lordship
    Region or domain of a lord.
    seigneurie
    in the name of the lord
    Expression used to justify an action in the name of a higher authority.
    au nom du seigneur

    Related Words

    vassal
    A free man who is bound to the lord by contract.
    vassal
    manor
    Domain or land granted by a lord to a vassal.
    fief
    domain
    Land owned by a lord.
    domaine

    Slang Meanings

    Term referring to a person who thinks of themselves as someone important.
    Look at this lord, he thinks he's above everyone else.
    Regarde-moi ce seigneur, il se croit au-dessus des autres.
    Used to talk about a rich or influential person in an ironic way.
    This lord seems to have a solution to every problem.
    Ce seigneur semble avoir une solution à tous les problèmes.