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    Sultan (en. Sultan)

    /sʊl.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title given to certain Muslim sovereigns.
    The Ottoman sultan reigned for centuries.
    Le sultan de l'Ottoman a régné pendant des siècles.
    A person who exercises absolute power.
    He behaves like a sultan in his business.
    Il se comporte comme un sultan dans son entreprise.
    A man who holds great authority or wealth.
    This businessman is a true sultan in his field.
    Ce businessman est un véritable sultan dans son domaine.

    Etymology

    From the Arabic word 'sultan' which means power or authority.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sultan of the sands
    Reference to someone who is rich but uneducated.
    sultan des sables
    the sultan of Morocco
    Specific title for the king of Morocco.
    le sultan du Maroc
    sultan of the party
    A person who is the center of attention at a party.
    sultan de la fête

    Related Words

    sultanate
    Land or region governed by a sultan.
    sultanat
    sultanas
    The wives or concubines of a sultan.
    sultanes
    sultanize
    To act like a sultan, to dominate or rule.
    sultaniser

    Slang Meanings

    Very wealthy individual.
    This guy spends money like a sultan.
    Ce type dépense de l'argent comme un sultan.
    A person who behaves authoritatively.
    Stop acting like a sultan with your friends.
    Arrête de jouer les sultans avec tes amis.