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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

au .

The princess lived in a great castle by the sea.

, .

In the tale, the princess finally marries the prince.

déguiser .

My little girl wants to dress up as a princess for the party.

balcon .

The princess greeted the crowd from the palace balcony.

He treats his fiancée like a real princess.

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This word is part of lesson 26.