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    Marquise (en. Marquise)

    /maʁ.kiz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A woman holding the title of marquis.
    The marquise organized a grand ball at the castle.
    La marquise a organisé un grand bal au château.
    An architectural element projecting from a building.
    The wrought iron marquise adds a touch of elegance to the entrance.
    La marquise en fer forgé apporte une touche d'élégance à l'entrée.
    A canopy or awning placed above a door.
    Customers sheltered under the marquise during the rain.
    Les clients s'abritaient sous la marquise lors de la pluie.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'marquis', derived from Latin 'marchio' which means 'count of the march'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    marquise de Pompadour
    An influential woman during the reign of Louis XV.
    marquise de Pompadour
    to have the airs of a marquise
    To behave in a haughty or pretentious manner.
    avoir des allures de marquise

    Related Words

    marquis
    A noble title equivalent to that of marquise.
    marquis
    marquetry
    The art of decorating a wooden surface using cut pieces.
    marqueterie

    Slang Meanings

    A sophisticated and elegant woman.
    That evening was full of marquises in evening gowns.
    Cette soirée était pleine de marquises en robe de soirée.
    A person with a pretentious behavior.
    Don't be a marquise, stay humble.
    Ne sois pas une marquise, reste humble.