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    Trônes (en. Thrones)

    /tʁɔn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Elevated seat, often richly decorated, where a king or queen sits.
    The king sat on his throne during the ceremony.
    Le roi s'est assis sur son trône lors de la cérémonie.
    Symbols of power and authority.
    The thrones of ancient emperors were made of solid gold.
    Les trônes des anciens empereurs étaient faits d'or massif.
    The place where a sovereign exercises their authority.
    The royal throne is often surrounded by guards.
    Le trône royal est souvent entouré de gardes.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'thronus', which itself comes from the Greek 'thronos', meaning 'seat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be on one's throne
    To be in a position of power or authority.
    être sur son trône
    The throne is collapsing
    A metaphor for the loss of power.
    le trône s'effondre
    Hereditary throne
    Throne passed down through heritage within a family.
    trône héréditaire

    Related Words

    King
    Sovereign of a kingdom.
    roi
    Queen
    Sovereign, wife of a king.
    reine
    Monarch
    Sovereign of a state.
    monarque

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a position of strength in a situation.
    He acts as if he is on the throne right now.
    Il se comporte comme s'il était sur le trône en ce moment.
    To have the upper hand in a negotiation.
    After this discussion, he is really on his throne.
    Après cette discussion, il est vraiment sur son trône.