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masculine
/ʁwa/
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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
accorde audience aux ambassadeurs.
The king granted an audience to the ambassadors.
.
He thinks he is the king of the world.
château .
The king lived in a big castle with his family.
dirigé .
The king led the country for many long years.
- .
My grandfather is the king of funny stories.
Used in
Stories
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