Comédienne (en. Actress)
/kɔ.me.djɛn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Woman performing humorous roles.
The comedienne impressed the audience with her comedic talent.
La comédienne a impressionné le public avec son talent comique.
Artist specializing in comedy.
This comedienne has won numerous awards for her performances.
Cette comédienne a remporté de nombreux prix pour ses performances.
A person who makes others laugh through gestures or words.
She became a comedienne after several years of hard work.
Elle est devenue une comédienne après plusieurs années de travail acharné.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'comedy' with the suffix -ienne for the feminine form.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stage woman
A comedienne who performs roles in front of an audience.
femme de scène
to make someone laugh to the point of tears
To provoke intense laughter in someone, typically by a comedienne.
faire rire aux larmes
to showcase one's talent
To demonstrate a comedienne's abilities on stage.
montrer son talent
Related Words
comedy
Theatrical or cinematic genre aimed at entertaining.
comédie
humor
Ability to make people laugh, often utilized by a comedienne.
humour
sketch
Brief humorous scene often performed by comedians.
sketch
Slang Meanings
Jokester
She is really a jokester; she should be a comedienne.
Elle est vraiment blagueuse, elle devrait être une comédienne.
Funny woman
This funny woman has the potential to become a great comedienne.
Cette femme drôle a le potentiel pour devenir une grande comédienne.