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    Thérèse (en. Therese)

    /teʁɛz/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A feminine name popularized by Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.
    Thérèse is a sweet and poetic name.
    Thérèse est un prénom doux et poétique.
    Reference to a person representative of a quality or virtue.
    She is the Thérèse of her generation, always ready to help.
    Elle est la Thérèse de sa génération, toujours prête à aider.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'thera', meaning to hunt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Thérèse of Lisieux
    Reference to the patron saint of missions and flowers.
    Thérèse de Lisieux
    the spirit of Thérèse
    An allusion to kindness and gentleness.
    l'esprit de Thérèse

    Related Words

    Thérèse
    A diminutive of Thérèse is Tessa or Tess.
    Thérèse
    Theresian
    An adjective designating something that is related to Thérèse.
    Théresian

    Slang Meanings

    A name associated with gentleness and virtuosity.
    It is often said that Thérèse is the embodiment of sweetness.
    On dit souvent que Thérèse, c'est la douceur incarnée.
    A satirical expression used to refer to a very pious person.
    She thinks she is Thérèse, always preaching.
    Elle se prend pour Thérèse, toujours en train de prêcher.