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    Vicomtesse (en. Viscountess)

    /vi.kɔ̃.tɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Title of female nobility corresponding to that of viscount.
    The viscountess of Montaigne was welcomed with honors.
    La vicomtesse de Montaigne a été accueillie avec honneurs.
    Lady of high social rank.
    The viscountess organized an extravagant ball.
    La vicomtesse a organisé un bal extravagant.
    Member of the lower nobility.
    The viscountess's obligations to her husband were numerous.
    Les obligations de la vicomtesse envers son mari étaient nombreuses.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vice-comitis', meaning 'vice-count'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    honorary viscountess
    Honorific title given to a woman of nobility.
    vicomtesse d'honneur
    the viscountess in society
    Noblewoman who frequents salons and social events.
    la vicomtesse en société

    Related Words

    viscount
    Title of male nobility corresponding to viscountess.
    vicomte
    count
    Title of nobility superior to that of viscount.
    comte
    marquise
    Title of female nobility superior to that of viscountess.
    marquise

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate terms to refer to a noblewoman.
    She is affectionately called 'my viscountess'.
    On l'appelle affectueusement 'ma vicomtesse'.
    A person with great class or elegance.
    She acts like a true viscountess.
    Elle se comporte comme une vraie vicomtesse.