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masculine

/ʁwa/

#550 of 5,000 Core 1000

Translation

king

Word origin

From Latin regem, the accusative of rex ('king'), from the root of regere ('to rule, guide').

Origin: Latin
Root: rex (regem)
English cognates: regal, royal, regent

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralrois

Examples

aux .

The king granted an audience to the ambassadors.

He thinks he is the king of the world.

The king lived in a big castle with his family.

The king led the country for many long years.

- .

My grandfather is the king of funny stories.

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Un après-midi de pluie
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This word is part of lesson 11.