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concubine

UK
/ˈkɒŋkjʊbaɪn/
US
/ˈkɑːnkjəˌbaɪn/

Translations

concubinenoun
concubines
pl
UK
/ˈkɒŋkjʊbaɪn/
US
/ˈkɑːnkjəˌbaɪn/
In ancient times, a king might have several concubines in addition to his queen.
Dans l’Antiquité, un roi pouvait avoir plusieurs concubines en plus de sa reine.
Additional translations
maîtresseS’emploie surtout pour une femme vivant avec un homme sans être son épouse; moins précis que « concubine » et plus courant dans un registre général ou historique.
Synonyms
paramour
cohabitant
secondary wife
lover
mistress
Antonyms
spouse
wife
concubineadjective
UK
/ˈkɒŋ.kjʊ.baɪn/
US
/ˈkɑːn.kjuː.baɪn/
Attributive use: placed before another noun to denote relation to a concubine or concubinage.
concubinaireTerme littéraire ou historique, lié à la concubinage et aux concubines.
The royal architect designed special concubine quarters adjoining the palace.
L’architecte royal conçut des quartiers concubinaires spéciaux jouxtant le palais.
Synonyms
concubinal
concubinous
adulterous
extramarital
illicit
paramour-like
mistress-like

Definitions

concubinenoun
A woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.
In ancient times, a king might have several concubines in addition to his queen.
concubineadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a concubine or concubinage (used only before a noun).
The royal architect designed special concubine quarters adjoining the palace.
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