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    Vice-roi (en. Viceroy)

    /vis-ʁwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A leader who exercises power in the name of a king.
    The viceroy made important decisions for the administration of the colonies.
    Le vice-roi a pris des décisions importantes pour l'administration des colonies.
    A senior officer representing royal authority.
    Historically, the viceroy was responsible for justice and finance.
    Historiquement, le vice-roi était responsable de la justice et des finances.
    An honorary title attributed to certain governors.
    The viceroy of India was a key figure during the colonial era.
    Le vice-roi de l'Inde a été un personnage clé pendant l'époque coloniale.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'vice' meaning 'in place of' and 'rex' meaning 'king'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    viceroy of India
    Title given to the Governor-General of British India.
    vice-roi des Indes
    viceroy of New Spain
    Title designating the governor of the Viceroyalty of New Spain.
    vice-roi de la Nouvelle-Espagne
    act like a viceroy
    To exercise authority or a function on behalf of someone else.
    agir comme un vice-roi

    Related Words

    king
    Sovereign of a kingdom.
    roi
    queen
    Wife of a king or female sovereign.
    reine
    emperor
    Sovereign of an empire.
    empereur

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to designate someone who has executive responsibilities.
    He thinks he is the viceroy of the team, but he doesn't work hard enough.
    Il se prend pour le vice-roi de l'équipe, mais il ne travaille pas assez.
    Used to describe someone who acts authoritatively.
    He behaves like a viceroy, making all the decisions by himself.
    Il a le comportement d'un vice-roi, prenant toutes les décisions à lui seul.