English–French

“emperor” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃pəʁœʁ/

Example

L'empereur a parlé au peuple.

The emperor spoke to the people.

Illustration for empereur (emperor)

How to say “emperor” in French

“Emperor” in French is empereur.

A monarch standing above multiple lands and peoples, with supreme power throughout an empire.

Full entry for empereur: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with empereur

On a reconnu le courage de l'empereur.

People recognized the emperor's courage.

Tips for using empereur

  • Empereur usually names an imperial or historical ruler, so roi or président is normally used instead for a king or a modern head of state.

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