laprincesse
feminine
/pʁɛ̃sɛs/
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Translation
princess
Word origin
The feminine of prince, from Latin princeps ('first, chief, leader'), from primus ('first') plus capere ('to take'). The same root gives English 'prince' and 'principal'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- princeps
- English cognates
- princess, principal
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralprincesses
Examples
château .
The princess lived in a great castle by the sea.
conte, .
In the tale, the princess finally marries the prince.
déguiser .
My little girl wants to dress up as a princess for the party.
salué foule balcon palais.
The princess greeted the crowd from the palace balcony.
fiancée véritable .
He treats his fiancée like a real princess.
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