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    Comtesse (en. Countess)

    /kɔ̃.tɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility held by a woman, equivalent to that of a count.
    The countess organized a lavish ball in her castle.
    La comtesse a organisé un bal somptueux dans son château.
    Noble woman with a certain social status.
    The countess of Montmorency was famous for her beauty.
    La comtesse de Montmorency était célèbre pour sa beauté.
    Wife of a count.
    He introduced his countess to the king at the reception.
    Il présenta sa comtesse au roi lors de la réception.

    Etymology

    The word 'countess' comes from the Latin 'comitissa', which means 'wife of a count'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Countess de Ségur
    French author of children's books.
    comtesse de Ségur
    To command like a countess
    To act with dignity and authority.
    commander comme une comtesse

    Related Words

    Count
    Masculine title of nobility equivalent to that of countess.
    comte
    Nobility
    Social class formed by the aristocracy.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    Member of the elite or high society.
    She behaves like a true countess in high society.
    Elle se comporte comme une vraie comtesse dans la haute sphère.
    A snobbish or haughty woman.
    She plays the countess, but it's just a facade.
    Elle joue la comtesse, mais c'est juste une façade.