duchess

UK
/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/
US
/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/

Übersetzungen

duchesssubstantiv
duchesses
Pl.
UK
/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/
US
/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/
The duchess attended the royal gala wearing a stunning gown.
La duchesse a assisté au gala royal dans une robe magnifique.
duchessverb
duchessed
Präteritum
duchessed
Partizip Perfekt
duchessing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈdʌtʃɪs/
US
/ˈdʌtʃɪs/
Informal British verb meaning to curry favour by lavish entertainment.
amadouerFamilier ; implique souvent de gagner les faveurs de quelqu’un par des attentions ou des divertissements coûteux.
The lobbyists tried to duchess the committee members with a five-star weekend in the countryside.
Les lobbyistes ont essayé d’amadouer les membres du comité en leur offrant un week-end cinq étoiles à la campagne.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
flatterSens rare ; peut rendre l’idée de chercher à s’attirer les bonnes grâces de quelqu’un.

Definitionen

duchesssubstantiv
A woman holding a rank equivalent to that of a duke, either in her own right or as the wife of a duke.
The duchess attended the royal gala wearing a stunning gown.
A title of nobility in certain European countries, ranking just below a princess.
The duchess was known for her charitable work and dedication to the community.
duchessverb
To curry favour with (someone) by entertaining them lavishly, especially journalists or officials.
The lobbyists tried to duchess the committee members with a five-star weekend in the countryside.