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"Prince" in French: prince
le prince
Prince in French is le prince, masculine. Same spelling as English, French sound. Prince charmant is the fairy-tale charming prince.
Storytime
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How to pronounce prince
Say it
pranss
/pʁɛ̃s/
Prince: pranss (nasal in). Soft French r. Final e is silent.
"Prince" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le prince | the prince Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un prince | a prince Stories and titles. | Stories and titles. |
| prince charmant | Prince Charming Fairy-tale / joking romance. | Fairy-tale / joking romance. |
| le petit prince | the little prince Famous book title. | Famous book title. |
How to use prince in real life
- 1Storytime
Le prince sauve le village dans ce conte.
The prince saves the village in this tale.
Le prince.
- 2Costume shop
Tu veux un costume de prince ?
Do you want a prince costume?
De prince.
- 3Teasing a friend
Voilà mon prince charmant en retard.
Here's my Prince Charming—late.
Prince charmant.
Mistakes English speakers make with prince
Incorrect: La prince.
Correct: Le prince.
Prince is masculine.
Incorrect: Le princesse (wrong word).
Correct: Le prince. / La princesse.
Prince is male; princesse is female.
Good to know
Le Petit Prince is cultural wallpaper in France. In jokes, prince charmant is often ironic when someone is late or forgets flowers.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a kids' movie
ChatPal
Il veut un film avec un prince.
He wants a movie with a prince.
You
OK. Un prince un peu moins cheesy, si possible.
OK. A slightly less cheesy prince, if possible.
ChatPal
Celui-ci a un prince qui apprend à cuisiner.
This one has a prince who learns to cook.
You
Parfait, on lance ça.
Perfect—let's start that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prince" in French
How do you say prince in French?
Le prince.
What is prince charmant?
Prince Charming—fairy-tale or teasing.
Is prince masculine?
Yes: un prince.
How do you pronounce prince?
pranss.
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