noblesse

unzählbar

A noun referring to the state or condition of being of noble birth, or collectively to the members of the nobility, especially in a French context.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das den Stand oder die Eigenschaft der Zugehörigkeit zum Adel bezeichnet oder die Gesamtheit der Adligen, besonders im französischen Kontext.

1. Noble birth C1 formal

   The condition or quality of belonging to the aristocracy or having a high social rank.

   • Her noblesse was evident in her refined manners and lineage.
   • The concept of noblesse oblige suggests that privilege comes with responsibility.
   • He was proud of his family's noblesse and ancient heritage.

   🇩🇪Adlige Herkunft

   Synonyme: aristocracyblue bloodgentilitynobilitypeeragerank

   Antonyme: commonness

2. Nobility as a class C1 formal

   The collective body of people who belong to the aristocracy, especially in historical contexts like France.

   • The noblesse of France held significant power before the revolution.
   • Many members of the noblesse lost their estates during the upheaval.
   • The noblesse often intermarried to preserve their wealth and status.

   🇩🇪Adel

   Synonyme: aristocracygentrynobilitypeerageupper class