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    Héroïne (en. Heroin)

    /eʁo.in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A female person who demonstrates bravery.
    A heroine is often celebrated in legends.
    Une héroïne est souvent célébrée dans les légendes.
    The main female character in a literary or artistic work.
    In the novel, the heroine fights for her freedom.
    Dans le roman, l'héroïne lutte pour sa liberté.
    A woman who inspires through her courageous actions.
    She is considered a heroine of the resistance.
    Elle est considérée comme une héroïne de la résistance.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'hērōinē', feminine of 'hērōs' which means hero.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    everyday heroine
    A woman who performs courageous acts in her everyday life.
    héroïne du quotidien
    tragic heroine
    A female character whose fate is marked by suffering.
    héroïne tragique
    romantic heroine
    A loving woman who is at the center of a love story.
    héroïne romantique

    Related Words

    hero
    A male person who performs heroic acts.
    héros
    courage
    A quality that allows one to face difficult situations.
    courage
    bravery
    A characteristic of one who is brave.
    bravoure

    Slang Meanings

    A woman who shows great courage.
    This coach is really a heroine for her students.
    Cette coach est vraiment une héroïne pour ses élèves.
    An inspiring female figure.
    She is the heroine of our generation.
    Elle est l'héroïne de notre génération.