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throne

[θɹəʊn] [θɹoʊn]

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noun

Trône

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

Examples :

"He approached the throne reverently."

Il s'est approché du trône avec révérence.

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noun

Pouvoir, trône

Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

Examples :

"The student council president claimed the throne of leadership, eagerly taking charge of the upcoming fundraiser. "

Le président du conseil étudiant a revendiqué le trône du pouvoir, prenant avec enthousiasme la direction de la collecte de fonds à venir.

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Siège épiscopal, trône

The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.

Examples :

"The archbishop took his seat on the throne in the cathedral. "

L'archevêque prit place sur le trône dans la cathédrale.

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noun

Trône

Other seats, particularly:

Examples :

"The principal's office had a large, comfortable throne-like chair for important meetings. "

Le bureau du principal avait une grande chaise confortable en forme de trône pour les réunions importantes.

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noun

Trône

A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

Examples :

"The choirmaster, a powerful throne, led the angelic choir in practice. "

Le maître de chœur, un puissant trône, dirigeait la chorale angélique en répétition.

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verb

Introniser, placer sur le trône

To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

Examples :

"The school principal will throne the new student council president today. "

Le proviseur intronisera aujourd'hui le nouveau président du conseil étudiant.

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verb

Trôner, introniser, élever

To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

Examples :

"The teacher throned the student who won the debate competition, placing them on a special platform for all to see. "

Le professeur a intronisé l'élève qui a remporté le concours de débat, le plaçant sur une plateforme spéciale pour que tout le monde puisse le voir.

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verb

Trôner, être assis sur un trône

To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.

Examples :

"The cat, after successfully stealing my spot on the couch, seemed to throne itself upon the cushions, looking quite pleased with its new kingdom. "

Le chat, après avoir réussi à voler ma place sur le canapé, semblait trôner sur les coussins, l'air très satisfait de son nouveau royaume.

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