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Son Altesse

His/Her Highness

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His/Her Highness A formal title for a high-ranking member of royalty or nobility. Although son literally means “his,” the phrase can refer to either a man or a woman; the person’s title determines whether English uses “His Highness” or “Her Highness.”
FR: Nous attendons Son Altesse dans la grande salle.
EN: We are waiting for His Highness in the great hall.

Nous devons voir Son Altesse.

We must see His Highness.

— Lagaan (2001)

Ce tableau doit être celui de Son Altesse.

This painting must be of His Highness.

— Les 3 Royaumes (2008)

Cependant, Son Altesse ne connaît toujours pas mon prénom.

However, His Highness still does not know my first name.

— Les 3 Royaumes (2008)

Je peux pas laisser une femme malade et trois enfants pour plaire à Son Altesse.

I can't abandon a sick woman and three children to please His Highness.

— Cours, Lola, cours (1998)