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    Duchesse (en. Duchess)

    /dy.kɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of nobility that designates the wife of a duke.
    The duchess hosted a lavish ball at the castle.
    La duchesse a organisé un bal somptueux au château.
    Woman of high rank, often involved in social affairs.
    The duchess is known for her commitment to charitable works.
    La duchesse est connue pour son engagement dans des œuvres caritatives.
    Lady who owns a duchy.
    She is the duchess of Brittany.
    Elle est la duchesse de Bretagne.

    Etymology

    The word 'duchesse' comes from the Latin 'dux', which means 'leader'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act like a duchess
    To act with pretension or arrogance.
    faire la duchesse
    duchess of
    Title associated with a specific duchy.
    duchesse de
    duchess of Loches
    Historical reference to an important duchess.
    duchesse de loches

    Related Words

    duke
    Male nobility title corresponding to duchess.
    duc
    duchy
    The territory administered by a duke or duchess.
    duché
    nobility
    Social class comprising people of high lineage.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated flattery towards a woman.
    He acts as if she were a true duchess.
    Il agit comme si elle était une véritable duchesse.
    A woman who carries herself like nobility.
    She behaves like a duchess, even without a title.
    Elle se comporte comme une duchesse, même sans titre.