Paysannes (en. Peasant women)
/pɛ.ja.zɛn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Woman who works the land, often in a rural setting.
The peasant women of this village grow organic vegetables.
Les paysannes de ce village cultivent des légumes bio.
Woman from a rural background, usually involved in agriculture.
The lives of peasant women are often marked by the seasons.
La vie des paysannes est souvent rythmée par les saisons.
Term referring to women in agricultural operations.
Peasant women play a crucial role in food production.
Les paysannes jouent un rôle essentiel dans la production alimentaire.
Etymology
The word 'paysanne' comes from the Old French 'paisan', which means 'peasant' or 'villager'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peasant women and peasant men
refers collectively to men and women working the land.
paysannes et paysans
peasant life
demonstrates the lifestyle and customs of people living in the countryside.
la vie paysanne
cultivate like a peasant woman
means working hard in the field or garden.
cultiver comme une paysanne
Related Words
peasant
A man who works the land.
paysan
agriculture
The set of activities related to the cultivation of plants and the raising of animals.
agriculture
rural
Relating to the countryside.
rural
Slang Meanings
Working the land in a blunt manner.
She works like a peasant woman, not worrying about appearance.
Elle travaille comme une paysanne, sans se préoccuper de l'apparence.
Endearing term for a woman from the countryside.
She is my favorite peasant woman with her traditional recipes.
Elle est ma paysanne préférée avec ses recettes traditionnelles.