Victorine (en. Victorine)

/vik.tɔ.ʁin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A woman who wins the victory.
She is known as a victorine in her field.
Elle est connue comme une victorine dans son domaine.
Recipient of a prize or reward.
Her performance earned her the title of victorine of the year.
Sa performance lui a valu le titre de victorine de l'année.
A person with an exceptional background.
This author is a true victorine for young writers.
Cette auteur est une véritable victorine pour les jeunes écrivains.

Etymology

From Latin 'victor', meaning 'winner'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a victorine
To have succeeded in something difficult.
être une victorine
Victorine of the year
Refers to the best in a specific field.
Victorine de l'année
to show victorine qualities
To demonstrate a winning character or notable perseverance.
faire preuve de victorine

Related Words

victory
Triumph or success in a competitive event.
victoire
winner
A person who wins a contest or competition.
vainqueur
success
A positive or fruitful outcome of an effort.
succès

Slang Meanings

Women who succeed in traditionally male-dominated professions.
This company needs more victorines to break the glass ceiling.
Cette entreprise a besoin de plus de victorines pour briser le plafond de verre.
A woman who overcomes difficult obstacles.
She is a victorine; she never gives up despite the challenges.
Elle est une victorine, elle n'abandonne jamais malgré les défis.