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khan in French

khan in French is khan, kan — khan means a historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.

khan in French

khan
noun
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.
kan
noun
(historical) A ruler over various Turkic and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages.

What does "khan" mean?

  1. noun A historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.
    "According to the story, the khan rode out at dawn with his horsemen."
  2. noun A title of respect used for men of rank in parts of Central and South Asia, now also a common surname.
    "The guide greeted the elder politely, addressing him as Khan out of respect."
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khan in a sentence

  • According to the story, the khan rode out at dawn with his horsemen.
  • The museum displays a robe once worn by a powerful khan.
  • The guide greeted the elder politely, addressing him as Khan out of respect.
  • Khan is a common surname, and several of my classmates share it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "khan" in French?
"khan" in French is khan, kan. khan means: A historical title for a ruler or nobleman among Turkic and Mongol peoples, most famously Genghis Khan.
How do you use "khan" in a sentence?
Example: "According to the story, the khan rode out at dawn with his horsemen." In French, "khan" is khan, kan.
Are there other ways to say "khan" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "khan": khan, kan.
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