Milady (en. My lady)

[mi.le.di]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A woman of nobility.

Milady was making her way to the court dressed in a sumptuous gown.

La milady se rendait à la cour habillée d'une somptueuse robe.

An honorary title used to address a woman with respect.

Milady, could you spare me a moment of your time?

Milady, pouvez-vous m'accorder un instant de votre temps ?

Of English origin, derived from 'my lady', used in aristocratic contexts.

my milady

Expression of respect for a woman of high status.

ma milady

lady-in-waiting

Lady-in-waiting in a ceremonial context.

milady d'honneur

I beg you, milady

Polite formula for addressing a woman with reverence.

je vous prie, milady

nobility

High social class, often linked to hereditary titles.

noblesse

retinue

A group of people accompanying a person of high rank.

cortège

court

The aristocratic milieu where political and social activities take place.

cour

Affectionate or ironic term used among friends.

Look at her, she dresses like a true milady today.

Regarde-la, elle s'habille comme une vraie milady aujourd'hui.

Used to describe a refined and elegant woman.

She always behaves like a milady at social events.

Elle se comporte toujours comme une milady dans les événements sociaux.