Dame (en. Lady)

/dam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Term used to refer to a woman with a certain respect.

The lady in the red dress captivated everyone's attention.

La dame à la robe rouge a captivé l'attention de tous.

Honorific title given to women of nobility.

She was named Dame of the Order of Merit.

Elle a été nommée Dame de l'Ordre du Mérite.

Woman who has a high social status or acts with dignity.

She is a lady who deserves all our respect.

C'est une dame qui mérite tout notre respect.

From Latin 'domina' meaning 'mistress, lady of the house'.

the Iron Lady

Term often used to refer to a strict female politician.

la dame de fer

to make a fuss for a lady

To exaggerate a situation due to the presence of a woman.

en faire un fromage pour une dame

White lady

Spirit or legend related to stories of victimized men.

dame blanche

companion lady

A woman engaged to entertain or accompany someone.

dame de compagnie

woman

General term for an adult of the female sex.

femme

noble

A person belonging to the nobility.

noble

A beautiful woman.

This lady is really sexy.

Cette dame est vraiment sexy.

An attractive woman.

Look at that lady on the dance floor!

Regarde cette dame sur la piste de danse!