Zeus
/dzøs/masculine
The English phrase "zeus" is translated into French as Zeus.
Zeus refers to the supreme ruler of all Greek gods.
Meaning: supreme ruler of all Greek gods (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
Zeus is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/dzøs/
Did you know?
- French descriptions of Zeus frequently use the term le Père des dieux, which emphasizes his paternal role more than the English 'King of the gods'.
- While 'Zeus' is a name, the French language uses it as a proper noun that does not require an article when used in a direct, isolated context of mythic identification.
- In classical French theater, mentions of Zeus are often associated with the 'deus ex machina' trope, where a god descends to resolve a plot.
Examples in context
- Zeus est en colère.Zeus is angry.This sentence is useful for showing how to express that Zeus is angry.Tatoeba #6596794 by GB3, translation #1901622 by Spamster
- Zeus est le plus grand dieu de la mythologie grecque antique.Zeus is the greatest god in ancient Greek mythology.This sentence describes the status of Zeus within ancient Greek mythology.Tatoeba #13385469 by Rovo, translation #13004894 by rul
- Je n'ai jamais rencontré quiconque qui soit agnostique au sujet de l'existence de Zeus.I've never met anyone who is agnostic about the existence of Zeus.This sentence illustrates how to use Zeus when discussing the existence of the deity in the context of agnosticism.Tatoeba #950974 by U2FS, translation #950928 by darinmex
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a history lesson in a cafe.
- ManonEst-ce que Zeus est le chef des dieux ?Is Zeus the leader of the gods?
- GabrielOui, Zeus règne sur l'Olympe.Yes, Zeus rules over Olympus.
- ManonC'est fascinant, Gabriel.It's fascinating, Gabriel.
- GabrielTu devrais lire plus de mythologie.You should read more mythology.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “zeus” translations and entries Zeus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
