noun
duc
Duc (noun) means a French duke. Example: “The duc arrived at court in an elaborate carriage.”
noun
1
A French duke.
"She was the eighth child of the duc and duchesse of Enghien and, as a member of the reigning Bourbon house, was styled a princesse du sang, or princess of the blood."
— Belinda Scerri (2022)
"The duc arrived at court in an elaborate carriage."
"The mass ended, and as the courtiers filed out in proper order she noticed Madame La Marechal, Lynette’s mother, still on her knees in the pew, though the line of ducs and duchesses had already passed from the room."
— Donna Russo Morin (2009)
"The court, consisting of ducs and duchesses, comtes and comtesses, had assembled here at Chambord for several months of entertainment."
— Linda Lee Chaikin (2006)
How to use duc
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe French title equivalent to an English duke.
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Word forms
- Plural
- ducs
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Etymology
From French duc, from Latin dux ("leader") — the same root as English "duke".
Frequently asked questions
What does “duc” mean?
The word “duc” means a French duke. In plain terms, the French title equivalent to an English duke.
How do you use “duc” in a sentence?
Here is “duc” used in a sentence: “The duc arrived at court in an elaborate carriage.”
What part of speech is “duc”?
“Duc” is a noun.
Where does the word “duc” come from?
The word “duc” comes from Latin. From French duc, from Latin dux ("leader") — the same root as English "duke".
