Titre (en. Title)

/ti.tʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Honorific or professional designation.
She holds the title of Doctor in Biology.
Elle porte le titre de docteur en biologie.
Name given to a creative work, such as a book or movie.
The title of this novel is 'Les Misérables'.
Le titre de ce roman est 'Les Misérables'.
Right or quality that a person has over an asset.
He holds the title of owner of the house.
Il détient le titre de propriétaire de la maison.
Mention on a document indicating its content.
The title of the report is very catchy.
Le titre du rapport est très accrocheur.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'titulus', meaning ' inscription' or 'label'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

noble title
Right or rank of nobility.
titre de noblesse
title of ownership
Document certifying the ownership of an asset.
titre de propriété
identity document
Official document that provides a person's identity.
titre d'identité

Related Words

entitled
Term used to designate the title of a document or work.
intitulé
subtitle
Secondary or explanatory title under the main title.
sous-titre
holder
Person who holds a title or position.
titulaire

Slang Meanings

Titling
He decided to title his project before submitting it.
Il a décidé de titriser son projet avant de le soumettre.
A silly title
This article really has a silly title.
Cet article a vraiment un titre à la con.