This is the 6039th most frequent French word.
duke
"Duke" in French translates to "duc," meaning a nobleman of the highest rank below a prince.
Here, 'duc' is used as a title indicating nobility, specifically referring to a duke who governs lands.
Le duc règne sur son domaine avec une grande sagesse.
The duke rules his domain with great wisdom.
In this sentence, 'duc' refers to a historical figure, possibly a ruler or nobleman commemorated by a statue.
Elle a vu une statue du duc dans le musée historique.
She saw a statue of the duke in the historical museum.
In this context, 'ducs' is used in a general sense to refer to dukes as characters in literature.