throne

trône, couronne

Position et pouvoir d’un roi, d’une reine ou d’un autre souverain.

En anglais simple : The position and power of being a king, queen, or similar ruler.

• She inherited the throne at twenty.
• Two brothers claimed the throne after their father died.
• The king gave up the throne to marry.

Comment l'utiliser : heir to the throne (The king's eldest daughter is heir to the throne.)

Synonymes : crown, kingship, sovereignty

Expressions courantes : heir to throne, claim the throne, ascend the throne, give up throne

trône

Siège particulier où un roi, une reine ou un autre grand dirigeant s’assoit lors des cérémonies.

En anglais simple : A special chair used by a king, queen, or other important leader during ceremonies.

• The queen sat on her throne.
• The bishop's throne stood beside the altar.
• Visitors admired the two golden thrones in the palace.

Synonymes : royal seat

Expressions courantes : royal throne, sit on something, golden throne, carved throne