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courtesan

/ˈkɔːtɪzən/

/ˈkɔrtɪzən/

Translations

courtesannoun

courtesans

/ˈkɔːtɪzən/

/ˈkɔrtɪzən/

courtisaneTerme historique ; désigne surtout une maîtresse entretenue ou une prostituée de haut rang.

The courtesan was known for her beauty and her influence over the king.

La courtisane était connue pour sa beauté et son influence sur le roi.

Additional translations

dame de courSens historique et littéraire ; femme attachée à une cour princière ou royale.

Synonyms

courtesanadjective

more courtesan

Comp.

most courtesan

Super.

/ˈkɔː.tɪ.zæn/

/ˈkɔr.tə.zən/

Used attributively to describe things connected with courtesans.

courtesanesqueRare ; relatif à une courtisane ou rappelant son mode de vie.

The novel explores the courtesan culture of Renaissance Venice.

Le roman explore la culture courtesanesque de la Venise de la Renaissance.

courtesannoun

A woman who is a mistress or a prostitute, especially one associated with a wealthy or powerful man.

The courtesan was known for her beauty and her influence over the king.

A female courtier; a woman who attends the court of a monarch or noble, often engaged in courtly social or political life.

As a courtesan at Louis XIV’s court, she wielded considerable cultural influence.

courtesanadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a courtesan.

The novel explores the courtesan culture of Renaissance Venice.