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"King" in French: roi
le roi
King in French is le roi, masculine. Le roi de cœur is the king of hearts. Roi also appears in history talk and fairy tales.
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How to pronounce roi
Say it
rwah
/ʁwa/
Roi: rwah. The r is French; oi sounds like wah.
"King" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le roi | the king Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un roi | a king Stories and history. | Stories and history. |
| le roi de… | the king of… Cards, titles, nicknames. | Cards, titles, nicknames. |
| vivre comme un roi | to live like a king Idiom for luxury. | Idiom for luxury. |
How to use roi in real life
- 1Card game
J'ai le roi de pique dans ma main.
I have the king of spades in my hand.
Le roi de…
- 2Museum visit
Le roi habitait ce château l'été.
The king lived in this castle in summer.
Le roi as subject.
- 3Bedtime story
Le petit prince rencontre un roi bizarre.
The little prince meets a strange king.
Un roi.
Mistakes English speakers make with roi
Incorrect: La roi.
Correct: Le roi.
Roi is masculine.
Incorrect: Le king de France.
Correct: Le roi de France.
Use roi, not English king.
Good to know
France is a republic, but le roi still fills museums, cards, and galette des rois—where a fève crowns a temporary roi for the day.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Qui a le roi de cœur ?
Who has the king of hearts?
You
Moi. Le roi de cœur est à moi.
Me. The king of hearts is mine.
ChatPal
Pas mal. Moi j'ai seulement un petit roi de trèfle.
Not bad. I only have a little king of clubs.
You
On compte les points après.
We'll tally points after.
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FAQ
Common questions about "King" in French
How do you say king in French?
Le roi.
How do you say king of hearts?
Le roi de cœur.
Is roi masculine?
Yes: un roi.
How do you pronounce roi?
rwah.
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