French word

majesté

Pronunciation

IPA/maʒɛste/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmajesty

Example

La majesté du roi impressionne tout le monde.

The majesty of the king impresses everyone.

Illustration for majesté (majesty)

More examples

Nous avons salué sa majesté avant le discours.

We saluted His Majesty before the speech.

Core concept

A calm, elevated presence that makes a person, institution, or object seem worthy of respect.

Common phrases

  • sa majesté

    His Majesty

  • votre majesté

    Your Majesty

Similar words

respect: Esteem and consideration shown toward other people.
autorité: The power to make instructions and judgments carry weight and be followed.
dignité: Inner worth shown through courtesy, self-control, and proper conduct.
prestige: Influence gained through a strong reputation and high regard.

Definition in French

Qualité solennelle et digne qui inspire le respect envers une personne, une institution ou une chose.

Word origin

French majesté comes from Latin maiestas, meaning greatness or authority, through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Majesté is feminine, so the standard form is la majesté, even when it refers to a male king.

Other meanings

  • grandeurnoun
  • prestigenoun
  • your majestynoun

Opposites

  • humilitéhumilitynoun

Related words

  • majestueuxmajesticadjective
  • majestueusementmajesticallyadverb

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