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earl in French

earl in French is comte, earl — earl means a British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.

earl in French

comte
noun
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.
earl
noun
(nobility) A British or Irish nobleman next in rank above a viscount and below a marquess; equivalent to a European count. A female using the style is termed a countess.

What does "earl" mean?

  1. noun A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
    "The earl opened the gardens of his country house to visitors every summer."
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earl in a sentence

  • The earl opened the gardens of his country house to visitors every summer.
  • As the eldest son, he will become the next earl when his father dies.

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What is "earl" in French?
"earl" in French is comte, earl. earl means: A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess.
How do you use "earl" in a sentence?
Example: "The earl opened the gardens of his country house to visitors every summer." In French, "earl" is comte, earl.
Are there other ways to say "earl" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "earl": comte, earl.
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