regent in French
regent in French is régent, régente — regent means a person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
regent in French
régent
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]
régente
One who rules in place of the monarch, especially because the monarch is too young, absent, or disabled. [from 15th c.]
What does "regent" mean?
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noun A person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
"The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen."
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noun A member of the governing board of a university or similar institution.
"The board of regents approved the new campus building."
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regent in a sentence
- The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen.
- The board of regents approved the new campus building.
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What is "regent" in French?
"regent" in French is régent, régente. regent means: A person who rules in place of a monarch, often because the monarch is too young, absent, or unable to rule.
How do you use "regent" in a sentence?
Example: "The queen's uncle served as regent until she turned eighteen." In French, "regent" is régent, régente.
Are there other ways to say "regent" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "regent": régent, régente.
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