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    Reine-mère (en. Queen mother)

    /ʁɛn mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Honorary title given to the mother of a king.
    The queen mother played an important role in the crown.
    La reine-mère a joué un rôle important dans la couronne.
    Designation of a woman who has had a notable influence in royalty.
    She is considered a true queen mother within the royal family.
    Elle est considérée comme une véritable reine-mère au sein de la famille royale.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'regina mater', meaning 'mother of the queen'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    queen mother of society
    A woman who exerts great influence or authority in society.
    reine-mère de la société

    Related Words

    queen
    A woman who is a king or the wife of a king.
    reine
    royalty
    Political system ruled by a king or queen.
    royauté
    mother
    A woman who has given birth to a child.
    mère

    Slang Meanings

    A highly respected person in a group.
    She is the queen mother of our crew.
    Elle est la reine-mère de notre bande.
    A woman who dominates or controls a situation.
    In this project, she is the queen mother.
    Dans ce projet, elle est la reine-mère.