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    Vicomte (en. Viscount)

    /vikɔ̃t/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility lower than that of count.
    The viscount was invited to the royal ball.
    Le vicomte a été invité au bal royal.
    A viscount can manage lands or lordships.
    The viscount of the region took care of local affairs.
    Le vicomte de la région s'occupait des affaires locales.
    Noble with certain prerogatives and obligations.
    The viscount must swear allegiance to the king.
    Le vicomte doit prêter serment de fidélité au roi.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'vicecomes', which means 'in the name of the count'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    viscount of XXX
    Title granted to a noble with authority over specific lands.
    vicomte de XXX
    privileges of a viscount
    Benefits and rights associated with the title of viscount.
    privilèges de vicomte

    Related Words

    count
    Noble title superior to the viscount.
    comte
    baron
    Noble title inferior to the viscount.
    baron
    nobility
    Social class of nobles, including viscounts.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a person of great social importance.
    He acts like a viscount on every occasion.
    Il se comporte comme un vicomte dans toutes les occasions.
    Humorous reference to a person who takes themselves too seriously.
    Don't be so viscount, relax!
    Ne sois pas si vicomte, détends-toi !