French word

trône

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounthrone

Example

Le roi s'installa sur le trône.

The king took his seat on the throne.

Illustration for trône (throne)

More examples

Dans le musée, l'ancien trône est exposé.

In the museum, the old throne is on display.

Core concept

A splendid seat where a monarch appears as the holder of supreme authority.

Common phrases

  • être sur le trône

    be on the throne

  • défendre le trône

    defend the throne

  • garder le trône

    keep the throne

Similar words

chaise: An ordinary backed chair for meals, work, or everyday use.
siège: A seat or seating place for people.
fauteuil: A comfortable indoor armchair with thick padding.

Definition in French

Siège élevé et orné sur lequel s'assoit un souverain, et symbole de son autorité.

Word origin

The French noun trône was borrowed through Latin thronus from Greek thronos, originally naming a seat and later a ruler's ceremonial seat.

Usage tips

  • In political language, trône can mean a monarch's position rather than the physical seat; monter sur le trône means to become monarch.

Related words

  • trônerreignverb

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