Baronne (en. Baroness)
[baʁɔn]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Noble title for a woman, equivalent to that of baron.
The baroness was invited to the royal reception.
La baronne a été invitée à la réception royale.
A woman of high social status.
She always acts like a true baroness.
Elle se comporte toujours comme une vraie baronne.
Wife of a baron.
The baroness accompanied her husband at official events.
La baronne accompagnait son mari lors des événements officiels.
Etymology
From Old French 'baron', influenced by Italian 'barona'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
baroness of finance
Influential woman in the financial field.
baronne de la finance
to live like a baroness
To live in luxury and comfort.
vivre comme une baronne
big baroness
Humorous expression to designate a woman with a strong personality.
grosse baronne
Related Words
baron
Noble man, holding the same rank as the baroness.
baron
nobility
High social class including nobles such as barons and baronesses.
noblesse
majesty
Courtesy term to refer to a person of high rank.
majesté
Slang Meanings
Woman who has a lot of power or influence.
In this field, she is truly a baroness.
Dans ce domaine, elle est vraiment une baronne.
Woman who boasts of her social status.
She thinks of herself as a baroness with all her jewelry.
Elle se prend pour une baronne avec tous ses bijoux.