Definition of roi fainéant in English:

roi fainéant

(also roi faineant)

noun ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪneɪɒ̃ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪnɪənt

1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power.
2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard.

Definition of roi fainéant in US English:

roi fainéant

(also roi faineant)

noun

1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power.
2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard.

单词	roi fainéant
释义	Definition of roi fainéant in English: roi fainéant (also roi faineant) noun ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪneɪɒ̃ˌrwɑː ˈfeɪnɪənt 1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power. 2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power. Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard. Definition of roi fainéant in US English: roi fainéant (also roi faineant) noun 1Any of the later Merovingian kings, who increasingly played a ceremonial role with only nominal political power. 2Any king, ruler, or leader who has only nominal power. Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Richardson (?1741–1795), orientalist. From French roi fainéant, lit. ‘sluggard king’ from roi + fainéant idler, sluggard.
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