French word

prince

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛ̃s/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprince

Example

Les princes arrivent ce soir.

The princes are arriving tonight.

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More examples

Elle rêve d'épouser un prince charmant.

She dreams of marrying a charming prince.

Core concept

A royal figure whose rank places him near the throne and within the ruling family.

Common phrases

  • prince charmant

    charming prince

Similar words

fils: A person's son.
princesse: An official title or rank for a female member of a royal family.
roi: A male monarch who rules a country.
héritier: A person with the right to inherit property or a position.

Definition in French

Un prince désigne un homme qui porte un titre princier ou royal, souvent héritier du trône ou membre important de la dynastie.

Word origin

The French noun prince inherited its form from Old French prince, which descends from Latin princeps, meaning chief or first.

Usage tips

  • Prince alone does not specifically mean crown prince; the precise French title is prince héritier for a designated heir.

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