Meaning & Definition of Roi in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A title used for a male monarch or sovereign in French-speaking regions.

  Example Sentence: The roi of France held power over the entire kingdom.

• Definition: In a more general sense, can refer to any ruler or leader.

  Example Sentence: In many stories, the roi is depicted as a wise leader.

Etymology

Origin: French, derived from Latin 'rex', meaning king.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• roi et reine: king and queen
• roi des fées: king of the fairies

Translations

• Spanish: rey

• French: roi

• German: König

• Russian: король

Related Words

• reine: queen; the female counterpart of a king.

• royaume: kingdom; the territory ruled by a king.

Slang Meanings of roi

• Meaning: Refers to someone who acts like a king or someone with authority.

  Example Sentence: He thinks he's the roi of the office with all his new promotions.

• Meaning: In sports, used to describe a player who dominates the game.

  Example Sentence: After scoring three goals, he was the roi of the match.