Chanoinesse (en. Canonesse)
/ʃanwɛnɛs/
Synonyms
- religieuse
- sœur
- célestine
- dame de chœur
Slang Meanings
Used to refer to a woman having great authority in her environment.
She is the canoness of the office, decision-making on everything.
Elle est la chanoinesse du bureau, décisionnelle sur tout.
Sometimes used to refer to a very pious or devout woman.
Look at her, she looks like a real canoness, always praying.
Regarde-la, on dirait une vraie chanoinesse, toujours en train de prier.