mon roi
The English phrase "my king" is translated into French as mon roi.
mon roi is a formal way to address a male monarch.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the possessive adjective mon (my) and the noun roi (king).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is mes rois.
Did you know?
- In French literature, calling someone mon roi can sometimes be used sarcastically to mock someone who is acting too bossy or entitled.
- In traditional French court etiquette, using mon roi as a direct address was often considered too intimate, leading speakers to prefer the more distant Sire.
- The French word mon might have been influenced by a Gaulish word, a Celtic language spoken before the Romans arrived in France.
Examples in context
- Tu es mon roi.You are my king.This sentence shows how to use mon roi to state that someone is your king.Tatoeba #8731586 by Julien_PDC, translation #6058241 by mailohilohi
- Il est mon roi.He is my king.This sentence demonstrates using mon roi to describe a third-person subject.Tatoeba #8731589 by Julien_PDC, translation #6121121 by mailohilohi
- Pourquoi devrais-je sacrifier ma vie pour mon roi ?Why should I lay down my life for my king?This sentence illustrates the use of mon roi in a context of sacrifice.Tatoeba #9710442 by lbdx, translation #6121110 by mailohilohi
- Mon roi, votre présence honore notre royaume.My king, your presence honors our kingdom.
- Mon roi-chéri, tu es l'homme de mes rêves.My darling king, you are the man of my dreams.
- Mon roi du cœur, tu es mon souffle et ma raison de vivre.My king of hearts, you are my breath and my reason for living.
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Example conversation
In a theater, two actors prepare for a historical drama.
- NathanJe dois l'appeler mon roi ?Must I call him my king?
- EmmaOui, Nathan, c'est ainsi qu'on s'adresse à lui.Yes, Nathan, that is how one addresses him.
- NathanD'accord, je vais répéter la réplique.Okay, I will repeat the line.
- EmmaTrès bien, bonne chance pour la scène.Very well, good luck with the scene.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mon, roi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
