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duchess

/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/

/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/

Translations

duchessnoun

duchesses

/ˈdʌtʃ.əs/

/ˈdʌtʃ.ɪs/

The duchess attended the royal gala wearing a stunning gown.

La duchesse a assisté au gala royal dans une robe magnifique.

Synonyms

duchessverb

duchessed

Past Simple

duchessed

Past Participle

duchessing

Gerund

/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.

Additional translations

flatterSens rare ; peut rendre l’idée de chercher à s’attirer les bonnes grâces de quelqu’un.

duchessnoun

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.