French word

royauté

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁwajote/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmonarchy

Example

La royauté a été abolie dans plusieurs pays.

The monarchy was abolished in several countries.

Illustration for royauté (monarchy)

More examples

Dans certains pays, la royauté a un rôle surtout symbolique.

In some countries, the monarchy has a mainly symbolic role.

Core concept

The public office surrounding a king, including the power and privileges that come with the throne.

Common phrases

  • la royauté symbolique

    symbolic monarchy

  • la royauté moderne

    modern monarchy

  • soutenir la royauté

    support the monarchy

Similar words

monarchie: A form of government headed by a hereditary king or queen.
roi: A man who reigns as the ruler of a country.
reine: A woman who reigns as the ruler of a country.
dynastie: A ruling family whose members govern across generations.

Definition in French

Institution ou dignité du roi, désignant l'autorité et les prérogatives attachées à la personne royale.

Word origin

The noun combines roi, descended through Old French from Latin regem, with -auté, a suffix derived from Latin -itatem.

Usage tips

  • In French, royauté names the institution or dignity, while famille royale names the royal family.

Other meanings

  • royal authoritynoun

Opposites

Related words

  • royalismeroyalismnoun
  • royalroyaladjective

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