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"Princess" in French: princesse
la princesse
Princess in French is la princesse, feminine. Une princesse appears in stories and costumes. Closely related to le prince.
Bedtime story
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How to pronounce princesse
Say it
pran-SESS
/pʁɛ̃.sɛs/
Princesse: pran-SESS. Nasal in; clear double s.
"Princess" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la princesse | the princess Default noun. | Default noun. |
| une princesse | a princess Stories and play. | Stories and play. |
| costume de princesse | princess costume Parties. | Parties. |
| comme une princesse | like a princess Compliment or tease. | Compliment or tease. |
How to use princesse in real life
- 1Bedtime story
La princesse refuse le mariage arrangé.
The princess refuses the arranged marriage.
La princesse.
- 2Costume aisle
Elle veut une robe de princesse rose.
She wants a pink princess dress.
De princesse.
- 3Playground
Aujourd'hui je suis la princesse du château.
Today I'm the princess of the castle.
La princesse.
Mistakes English speakers make with princesse
Incorrect: Le princesse.
Correct: La princesse.
Princesse is feminine.
Incorrect: La prince.
Correct: La princesse. / Le prince.
Don't mix prince and princesse.
Good to know
French fairy tales still love a princesse, but modern kids' books often give her a sword or a job. Halloween and carnival keep the sparkly robe alive.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for carnival
ChatPal
Tu mets la couronne de princesse ?
Are you putting on the princess crown?
You
Oui. Aujourd'hui je suis princesse et pirate.
Yes. Today I'm a princess and a pirate.
ChatPal
Parfait. La princesse a besoin d'un manteau chaud.
Perfect. The princess needs a warm coat.
You
Je le prends.
I'll take it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Princess" in French
How do you say princess in French?
La princesse.
Is princesse feminine?
Yes: une princesse.
Prince vs princesse?
Prince is masculine; princesse is feminine.
How do you pronounce princesse?
pran-SESS.
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