This is the 5891st most frequent French word.
duc
"Duc" means "duke" in English, a nobleman of high rank.
In this sentence, 'duc' refers to a noble title equivalent to 'duke' in English, representing a person who holds hereditary nobility.
Le duc a visité son château ancestral en Normandie.
The duke visited his ancestral castle in Normandy.
Here, 'duc' is used to denote the title itself within the hierarchy of nobility.
Le titre de duc lui a été accordé par le roi.
The title of duke was granted to him by the king.
In this context, 'duc' highlights the personal qualities attributed to the individual holding the title of duke.