bon prince

French

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bɔ̃ pʁɛ̃s/

Adjective

bon prince (plural bons princes)

  1. magnanimous, generous, sporting, indulgent, benevolent
    être bon prince ― to be a real trouper, to be a good egg, to be a good sort, to be a kindly soul

Usage notes

Only used in predicative position, and only for men.

See also
  • grand seigneur
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