No. 1,604 in French
royale
"Royale" means "royal" or "related to a king or queen."
In a sentence
La cour royale accueillait tous les dignitaires.
The royal court welcomed all the dignitaries.
In this sentence, 'royale' is used as an adjective to describe the court, denoting its relation to royalty.
Elle portait une robe royale lors de la fête.
She wore a royal dress during the celebration.
Here, 'royale' modifies 'robe', describing the grandeur or majestic quality of the dress, suggesting its association with royalty.
Ils ont organisé une réception royale pour les invités.
They organized a royal reception for the guests.
In this context, 'royale' refers to the reception's luxurious or magnificent qualities, often associated with events hosted by royalty.
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