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    Clarisse (en. Clarisse)

    /kla.ʁis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A wise and composed woman.
    She is known as a clarisse in our neighborhood.
    Elle est connue comme une clarisse dans notre quartier.
    A term sometimes used to refer to a nun of the Order of the Poor Ladies (Clarisses).
    The clarisses lead a life of prayer and meditation.
    Les clarisses mènent une vie de prière et de méditation.

    Etymology

    The term 'clarisse' comes from the Latin 'clarissimus', which means 'very clear' or 'illustrious'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be clarisse
    To be a calm and composed person.
    être clarisse
    clarisse in business
    Means making thoughtful and wise decisions.
    clarisse dans les affaires
    life of a clarisse
    A life dedicated to meditation and prayer.
    vie de clarisse

    Related Words

    clarissian
    Related to the clarisses, often linked to their way of life.
    clarissien
    clarissienne
    An adjective describing something specific to the clarisses.
    clarissiène
    clarisseux
    A colloquial term referring to someone who is extremely wise or thoughtful.
    clarisseux

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very composed.
    She is so clarisse that she never lets her emotions overwhelm her.
    Elle est tellement clarisse qu'elle ne se laisse jamais emporter par ses émotions.
    A girl who always remains calm in difficult situations.
    In this crisis, she acted like a true clarisse.
    Dans cette crise, elle a agi comme une vraie clarisse.