Enter the word for search

prince

/prɪns/

Translations

princenoun

princes

/prɪns/

prince

The prince was next in line for the throne after the king.

Le prince était le suivant dans l'ordre de succession au trône après le roi.

Additional translations

princeEmploi figuré.

princeSens noble.

Synonyms

Antonyms

princeverb

princed

Past Simple

princed

Past Participle

princing

Gerund

Rare / archaic verb meaning to act as a prince or to elevate to princely rank.

Synonyms

dignify

glorify

lionize

treat like royalty

lord it over

act superior

behave like a prince

princeadjective

/prɪns/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a prince (e.g., "prince regent").

princier

The prince regent assumed the monarch's duties.

Le prince régent assumait les fonctions du monarque.

Synonyms

Definitions

princenoun

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

The prince was next in line for the throne after the king.

A nobleman of varying rank and status.

The prince held a grand feast at his estate for the local nobility.

A person or thing that is considered to be outstanding or excellent in a particular field.

He was known as the prince of poets in his time.

The male sovereign or monarch of a principality.

The prince signed the treaty on behalf of his principality.

princeverb

To act or behave like a prince; to play the role of a prince.

He princed about the ballroom, greeting every guest with regal poise.

princeadjective

Relating to or connected with a prince; of or befitting a prince.

The prince regent assumed the monarch's duties.