king

• Souverain masculin d'un État indépendant, généralement héréditaire et exerçant son pouvoir à vie ; également, figure dominante ou chef suprême dans un domaine donné.

A noun referring to a male ruler of an independent state, typically inheriting the position for life.

1. Male monarchA1formal

   A male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position and rules for life.

   Monarque mâle

   • The king addressed his people from the balcony.
   • King Arthur ruled Camelot with wisdom.
   • The king wore a golden crown during the ceremony.

   Synonymescrowned headmonarchpotentaterulersovereign

   Antonymescommonerqueensubject

2. Best or most importantB1informal

   The most outstanding or best person or thing in a particular category.

   le roi (au sens figuré)

   • He is the king of rock and roll.
   • She's the king of sales in our department.
   • This burger is the king of fast food.

   Synonymesacechampioniconkingpinleaderlegendluminarymasterstartitan

3. Chess pieceB2formal

   The principal piece in chess, which can move one square in any direction.

   Roi (pièce d'échecs)

   • Protect your king at all costs in chess.
   • The king was checkmated in just five moves.
   • The black king moved to safety.