No. 2,066 in French

royal

"Royal" in French means "relating to a king, queen, or monarchy; majestic."

In a sentence

Il a apprécié le festin royal préparé pour l'occasion.
He enjoyed the royal feast prepared for the occasion.
Here, 'royal' describes something grand and splendid, akin to what a king or queen might experience.
L'école a programmé une sortie au Château Royal pour les étudiants.
The school scheduled a trip to the Royal Castle for the students.
In this example, 'royal' is used as part of the proper name 'Château Royal,' indicating an association or historical significance with royalty.
Elle portait une robe de soie royale pour le mariage.
She wore a royal silk dress for the wedding.
In this sentence, 'royale' (feminine form of 'royal') refers to the luxurious and high-quality nature associated with royalty, enhancing the elegance of the described item.

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