aristocrate
/a.ʁis.tɔ.kʁat/feminine, masculine
The English word 'aristocrat' is translated into French as aristocrate.
The term aristocrate refers to a member of the aristocracy. An alternative term you may encounter when referring to an aristocrat is Patricien(ne).
Meaning: one of the aristocracy (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word aristocrate is used for both masculine and feminine subjects.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /a.ʁis.tɔ.kʁat/. It has 4 syllables.
Did you know?
- During the French Revolution, the label aristocrate became a dangerous political slur used to denounce anyone who favored the monarchy, even those who were not legally noble.
- The word aristocrate is actually a back-formation, meaning it was derived from the pre-existing noun aristocratie.
- French speakers use the phrase sang bleu to describe an aristocrate, a metaphor that suggests the veins of nobility appeared blue through pale skin.
Examples in context
- Il est aristocrate.He's an aristocrat.This sentence is useful for showing how to use aristocrate to describe a person.Tatoeba #1340089 by sacredceltic, translation #1340047 by Scott
- Mon meilleur ami est un aristocrate de naissance, mais il reste extrêmement modeste.My best friend is an aristocrat by birth, but he remains extremely modest.
- C'est une aristocrate très influente.She is a very influential aristocrat.
- Cet aristocrate possède un vieux château.This aristocrat owns an old castle.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are visiting a museum.
- ChloéRegarde ce portrait, c'était un aristocrate.Look at this portrait, he was an aristocrat.
- NathanIl a l'air très fier sur la peinture.He looks very proud in the painting.
- ChloéOui, on voit bien qu'il est aristocrate.Yes, you can tell he is an aristocrat.
- NathanC'est fascinant de voir son style.It's fascinating to see his style.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aristocrat” translations and entries aristocrate, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aristocrate, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
