French word

princesse

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛ̃sɛs/

Meaning

  • feminine nounprincess

Example

Elle veut être une princesse.

She wants to be a princess.

Illustration for princesse (princess)

More examples

La petite princesse joue dans le jardin.

The little princess plays in the garden.

Core concept

A woman in a royal court, linked to the ruling family or holding princely rank.

Common phrases

  • être une princesse

    be a princess

Similar words

fille: A parent's daughter, whether young or grown.
chérie: A term of affection for someone dear.

Definition in French

Désigne la fille d'un roi ou d'une reine, ou une femme qui porte le rang princier.

Word origin

French princesse developed in Old French as the feminine counterpart of prince, which descends from Latin princeps, meaning "first person".

Usage tips

  • In modern French, princesse can be a formal title or an affectionate or ironic nickname, so context determines its tone.

Opposites

  • roturièrecommonernoun

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