Sire (en. Sire)

/siʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Traditional title used to refer to a king in medieval times.

The lord of the castle was very respected.

Le sire du château était très respecté.

Used to speak of a man of great importance or stature.

He stood tall, like a lord in his domain.

Il se tenait droit, tel un sire dans son domaine.

From Latin 'senior', meaning 'older', 'one who is superior'.

sire, your majesty

A phrase of respect for a king.

sire, votre majesté

lord of the places

Lord of the lands.

sire des lieux

sir and lady

Phrase of respect for a noble couple.

sire et dame

lord

Title designating a nobleman with rights over a territory.

seigneur

royalty

Condition of being a king or queen.

royauté

nobility

Social class of the nobles.

noblesse

Outdated expression to refer to an important man.

He dresses like a lord for the big occasions.

Il s'habille comme un sire pour les grandes occasions.

Ironic designation for a man who takes himself too seriously.

Look at him, he behaves like a lord at the party.

Regarde-le, il se comporte comme un sire à la fête.