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    Duchesses (en. Duchesses)

    [dyʃɛs]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Woman holding the title of duchess.
    The Duchess of Cambridge is very elegant.
    La duchesse de Cambridge est très élégante.
    Woman of great nobility.
    Duchesses often have great influence at court.
    Les duchesses ont souvent une grande influence à la cour.
    Title given to certain noble women.
    She was elevated to the rank of duchess after her marriage.
    Elle a été élevée au rang de duchesse après son mariage.

    Etymology

    The word 'duchess' comes from the Latin 'ducissa', meaning the wife of a duke.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the duchess of
    Reference to a specific duchess.
    la duchesse de
    to be beautiful like a duchess
    Meaning of being very beautiful.
    être belle comme une duchesse

    Related Words

    duke
    Masculine noble title corresponding to duchess.
    duc
    nobility
    Social class of the nobles.
    noblesse

    Slang Meanings

    Term used to designate a rich and influential woman.
    She behaves like a true duchess in high society.
    Elle se comporte comme une vraie duchesse dans la haute société.
    Expression to designate a pretentious woman.
    Don't be so duchess, stay humble!
    Ne sois pas si duchesse, reste humble!