prince

• Homme de rang princier, notamment fils d'un roi ou d'une reine, ou souverain d'une petite principauté ou d'un État.

A noun referring to a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen, or a male ruler of a small state or principality.

1. Royal titleA2formal

   A male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen.

   Prince (titre royal)

   • The prince attended the state banquet with his father.
   • She dreamed of marrying a handsome prince.
   • The young prince is next in line to the throne.

   Antonymesprincess

2. Ruler of a small stateB1formal

   A male ruler of a small, independent state or principality.

   Prince régnant d'une principauté

   • The prince of Monaco hosted the charity event.
   • The prince governed the territory with wisdom.
   • The principality was ruled by a benevolent prince.

   Synonymesmonarchpotentaterulersovereign

3. Exceptional manB2informal

   A man who is regarded as outstanding or excellent in a particular field or quality.

   prince (homme exceptionnel)

   • He is a prince among men for his generosity.
   • She called him a prince for helping her in need.
   • In the world of chess, he is considered a prince of strategy.

   Synonymesaceexemplargemjewelmasterparagontreasure