Dauphin
noun
The eldest son of the king of France and the heir to the throne until the country became a republic.
The dauphin lived a life of privilege and luxury in the French court.
Often appears as...
- french dauphin
- royal dauphin
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Formal
Historical
noun
A word used for a type of dolphin in French.
We watched the dauphins leaping from the water on our trip to the Mediterranean Sea.
Often appears as...
- swimming dauphin
- playful dauphin
noun
The eldest son of the king of France and the heir to the throne until the country became a republic.
The dauphin lived a life of privilege and luxury in the French court.
Often appears as...
- french dauphin
- royal dauphin
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A word used for a type of dolphin in French.
We watched the dauphins leaping from the water on our trip to the Mediterranean Sea.
Often appears as...
- swimming dauphin
- playful dauphin
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Title
Dauphin was a title for French royalty, not in common use today.
Louis XVII was known as the dauphin before the French Revolution.
Pro Tip 2/3Royal Heir
The term specifically refers to the heir apparent of the French throne.
The dauphin prepared to ascend the throne of France.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term is found in historical texts, films, and discussions about French history.
The historical novel featured a dauphin fighting for his kingdom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Title
Dauphin was a title for French royalty, not in common use today.
Louis XVII was known as the dauphin before the French Revolution.
Pro Tip 2/3Royal Heir
The term specifically refers to the heir apparent of the French throne.
The dauphin prepared to ascend the throne of France.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term is found in historical texts, films, and discussions about French history.
The historical novel featured a dauphin fighting for his kingdom.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Title
Dauphin was a title for French royalty, not in common use today.
Louis XVII was known as the dauphin before the French Revolution.
Pro Tip 2/3Royal Heir
The term specifically refers to the heir apparent of the French throne.
The dauphin prepared to ascend the throne of France.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
The term is found in historical texts, films, and discussions about French history.
The historical novel featured a dauphin fighting for his kingdom.
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Quote examples
Amanda Foreman
British Historian
With a good education and a solid childhood, Marie-Antoinette might have become one of the most admired women in Europe. As it was, the empress paid no attention to her youngest daughter until an accident of nuptial politics made the girl a candidate to marry the French dauphin.
Quote examples
Marie Antoinette
French Royalty
The king and the dauphin both like to see me on horseback. I only say this because all the world perceives it, and especially while we were absent from Versailles, they were delighted to see me in my riding habit.
Quote examples
Amanda Foreman
British Historian
With a good education and a solid childhood, Marie-Antoinette might have become one of the most admired women in Europe. As it was, the empress paid no attention to her youngest daughter until an accident of nuptial politics made the girl a candidate to marry the French dauphin.
Quote examples
Marie Antoinette
French Royalty
The king and the dauphin both like to see me on horseback. I only say this because all the world perceives it, and especially while we were absent from Versailles, they were delighted to see me in my riding habit.
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