crown princess

• Titre utilisé pour une femme qui est l'héritière directe d'un trône royal, ou pour l'épouse d'un prince héritier.

A title used for the female heir apparent to a royal throne, or the wife of a crown prince.

1. Royal titleB1formal

   The wife of a crown prince, or the female heir apparent to a throne.

   Princesse héritière

   • The crown princess attended the state banquet.
   • She was officially named crown princess after the king's decree.
   • The crown princess is next in line for the throne.

2. Figurative meaningB2informal

   A woman who is expected to succeed someone in a leading position or role.

   héritière présomptive

   • She is considered the crown princess of the fashion industry.
   • The young actress is the crown princess of Hollywood.
   • He groomed her as the crown princess of the family business.