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    Soubrette (en. Maid)

    /subʁɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A chambermaid, often within the context of a play.
    In Molière's comedy, the soubrette plays a key role as a messenger.
    Dans la comédie de Molière, la soubrette joue un rôle clé en tant que messagère.
    A character in comedy, agile and cunning.
    The soubrette in this play reveals her masters' secrets.
    La soubrette dans cette pièce dévoile les secrets de ses maîtres.
    A woman with a light and seductive behavior.
    She has always been perceived as a soubrette, charming and mischievous.
    Elle a toujours été perçue comme une soubrette, charmeuse et malicieuse.

    Etymology

    The word 'soubrette' comes from Old French, referring to a maid or chambermaid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    indecent soubrette
    A woman with a light demeanor.
    soubrette indécente
    to play the soubrettes
    To act in a frivolous or playful manner.
    jouer les soubrettes

    Related Words

    playful
    Who has a playful and mischievous character.
    espiègle
    flirt
    The act of seducing without serious intention.
    flirt
    coquette
    A woman who loves to please and seeks to attract attention.
    coquette

    Slang Meanings

    A seductive but superficial woman.
    She acts like a soubrette, always looking to please everyone.
    Elle agit comme une soubrette en cherchant toujours à plaire à tout le monde.
    A woman of pleasure in a humorous context.
    He joked that she was the soubrette of the evening.
    Il a plaisanté en disant qu'elle était la soubrette de la soirée.