countess

UK
/ˈkaʊntəs/
US
/ˈkaʊntəs/

Translations

countessnoun
countesses
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊntəs/
US
/ˈkaʊntəs/
The countess attended the royal ball wearing a stunning gown.
La comtesse a assisté au bal royal dans une robe splendide.
Additional translations
comtesseTitre employé devant le nom propre d’une femme portant le rang de comte ou d’earl.
countessadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tɪs/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tɪs/
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting relation to or characteristic of a countess.
de comtesseTournure descriptive pour exprimer le rapport à une comtesse.
The actress wore a countess gown for the period film.
L’actrice portait une robe de comtesse pour le film d’époque.

Definitions

countessnoun
A woman holding the rank of count or earl in her own right, or the wife or widow of a count or earl.
The countess attended the royal ball wearing a stunning gown.
A title used before the personal name of a woman holding the rank of count or earl.
Countess Spencer delivered a heartfelt speech at the gala.
countessadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a countess.
The actress wore a countess gown for the period film.