noblesse

• Nom désignant l'état ou la condition d'appartenance à une famille noble, ou, collectivement, les membres de la noblesse, notamment dans le contexte français. Il peut aussi renvoyer à la qualité morale de noblesse, comme la générosité ou l'élévation d'âme.

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.

indénombrable

1. Noble birthC1formal

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

   Noblesse (naissance noble)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocracyblue bloodgentilitynobilitypeeragerank

   Antonymescommonness

2. Nobility as a classC1formal

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

   Noblesse (en tant que classe sociale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaristocracygentrynobilitypeerageupper class