eminence grise (Meaning)

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eminence grise (n)

(French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position

Cardinal Richelieu was renowned as the éminence grise behind King Louis XIII.
The secretive advisor wielded immense influence as the éminence grise of the court.
The enigmatic figure played a pivotal role in policy decisions, acting as an unseen éminence grise.
The éminence grise's wisdom and cunning were legendary, though their identity remained concealed.
Behind the scenes, the éminence grise orchestrated events to shape the destiny of the nation.
The true power lay with the éminence grise, who pulled the strings from the shadows.
The king's confidence in his éminence grise was unwavering, despite persistent rumors of their true nature.
The éminence grise's enigmatic presence haunted the corridors of power, inspiring both fear and reverence.
The downfall of the kingdom was attributed to the machinations of the éminence grise.
The éminence grise's legacy as a shadowy power broker continues to fascinate historians today.

(French) a person who exercises power or influence in certain areas without holding an official position

elder statesman, dean, elder, veteran, old hand, senior, superior,nestor, doyen, better

junior, baby, junior,baby, newcomer, novice, novice, recruit, newcomer, subordinate

Cardinal Richelieu was renowned as the éminence grise behind King Louis XIII.

The secretive advisor wielded immense influence as the éminence grise of the court.

The enigmatic figure played a pivotal role in policy decisions, acting as an unseen éminence grise.

The éminence grise's wisdom and cunning were legendary, though their identity remained concealed.