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    Tigresse (en. Tigress)

    /tiɡʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Carnivorous mammal of the feline family, female of the tiger.
    The tigress gave birth to three cubs.
    La tigresse a donné naissance à trois petits.
    A woman distinguished by her strength or strong character.
    She is a tigress in the business world.
    Elle est une tigresse dans le monde des affaires.
    A term used to refer to a seductive and charismatic woman.
    This tigress attracts all the attention at parties.
    Cette tigresse attire tous les regards lors des soirées.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tiger', with the suffix '-esse' indicating the feminine.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have the soul of a tigress
    To be courageous and full of determination.
    avoir l'âme de tigresse
    a lounge tigress
    A seductive and refined woman who is appealing in society.
    tigresse de salon
    tiger and tigress
    An expression used to refer to a very dynamic couple.
    tigre et tigresse

    Related Words

    tiger
    Carnivorous mammal known for its power.
    tigre
    feline
    Relating to felines, animal species.
    féline
    huntress
    A woman who hunts, in either a literal or figurative sense.
    chasseresse

    Slang Meanings

    A seductive and dominant woman.
    She is known as a tigress in her circle of friends.
    Elle est connue comme une tigresse dans son cercle d'amis.
    A woman who does not hesitate to defend herself.
    Don't mess with her, she's a real tigress.
    Ne te frotte pas à elle, c'est une vraie tigresse.