queen
queen
kwin
kvin
British pronunciation
/kwˈiːn/

Définition et signification de « queen » en anglais

Queen
01

reine

the female ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family
queen definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning monarch in British history.
La reine Elizabeth II est la monarque au règne le plus long de l'histoire britannique.
1.1

reine

the sole fertile female in a colony of social insects, responsible for laying eggs
queen definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Ants follow the queen's pheromone trails.
Les fourmis suivent les pistes de phéromones de la reine.
1.2

dame, reine

a playing card bearing the image of a queen
example
Exemples
The deck contains one queen for each suit.
Le jeu contient une reine pour chaque couleur.
1.3

reine, souveraine

a woman who holds the position of king's wife or continues to hold the title after his death
example
Exemples
The queen met with foreign dignitaries at the palace.
La reine a rencontré des dignitaires étrangers au palais.
02

reine

the most powerful piece in chess, capable of moving in any direction
queen definition and meaning
example
Exemples
Protecting the queen is vital in chess strategy.
Protéger la reine est vital dans la stratégie aux échecs.
03

chatte reproductrice, reine (chat)

a female cat, especially one used for breeding
example
Exemples
She took her queen to the veterinary clinic.
Elle a emmené sa reine à la clinique vétérinaire.
04

folle, pédé

a homosexual man, especially one who exhibits flamboyant or effeminate behavior
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example
Exemples
The performer, a queen, captivated the audience with his showmanship.
L'interprète, une queen, a captivé le public avec son sens du spectacle.
05

reine, souveraine

a woman regarded as the best, most important, or most influential of her kind
example
Exemples
The actress is the queen of the silver screen.
L'actrice est la reine du grand écran.
06

reine, souveraine

a person, typically female, who is admirable, impressive, or deserving of praise
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example
Exemples
That performance was amazing; she 's a queen.
Cette performance était incroyable ; elle est une reine.
to queen
01

devenir reine, accéder au trône

to attain the status or position of a queen
example
Exemples
She expected to queen with dignity and wisdom.
Elle s'attendait à régner avec dignité et sagesse.
02

promouvoir en dame, faire dame

to promote a pawn to a queen
example
Exemples
She managed to queen two pawns in a single game.
Elle a réussi à damer deux pions en une seule partie.
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