duc
/dyk/
The English word "duke" is translated into French as duc.
The term refers to a male holder of a dukedom.
Meaning: male holder of a dukedom (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/dyk/
Did you know?
- The word duc shares the same Latin root as the English word 'duct', as both describe something that leads or conveys a flow.
- Although duc comes from a word meaning 'to lead', the title implies a level of power that is strictly historical in France, as the French Revolution abolished all such hereditary titles.
- The French word duc is a linguistic sibling of the word doge, the title held by the historic rulers of Venice.
Examples in context
- Le duc portait une cape blanche.The Duke wore a white cloak.This sentence shows the word duc being used to describe someone wearing a white cloak.Tatoeba #8915574 by lbdx, translation #7813154 by Hybrid
- Le Duc possède beaucoup de terres.The duke holds a lot of land.This sentence illustrates the word duc in the context of someone holding land.Tatoeba #503997 by sacredceltic, translation #48015 by CK
- Le duc de Bourgogne est un membre respecté de la noblesse française.The Duke of Burgundy is a respected member of French nobility.
- Le duc a rencontré le roi.The duke met the king.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are visiting a history museum.
- GabrielRegarde ce portrait du duc.Look at this portrait of the duke.
- EmmaIl a l'air très sévère.He looks very stern.
- GabrielC'était un duc très puissant.He was a very powerful duke.
- EmmaC'est fascinant, Gabriel.It is fascinating, Gabriel.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry duc, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries duc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
