Athénaïs (en. Athenais)

/a.tɛ.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A Greek-origin first name that evokes the city of Athens.

The athenaïs was often associated with wisdom and culture.

L'athénaïs était souvent associée à la sagesse et à la culture.

A reference to a woman possessing typically Athenian characteristics.

She prided herself on being a true athenaïs, full of intelligence and charisma.

Elle se vantait d'être une véritable athénaïs, pleine d'intelligence et de charisme.

A term used to designate a cultured and refined woman.

In her salon, she welcomed philosophers, a true athenaïs.

Dans son salon, elle recevait des philosophes, une véritable athénaïs.

Derived from the word Athens, suggesting a connection to this city.

Modern-day athenaïs

A cultured and intelligent woman.

Athénaïs des temps modernes

To be like an athenaïs

To be determined and quick-witted.

Être comme une athénaïs

Athens

Capital of Greece, symbol of culture and democracy.

Athènes

Sophisticated

A woman who has developed a taste for the arts and letters.

Sophistiquée

Philosophy

The study of fundamental questions concerning existence, knowledge, and morality.

Philosophie

A highly educated woman.

She reads all the time; she is an athenaïs.

Elle lit tout le temps, c'est une athénaïs.

An engaged intellectual.

At the University, they call her the athenaïs of our class.

À l'Université, on l'appelle l'athénaïs de notre promo.