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governess

UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəs/

Translations

governessnoun
governesses
pl
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ər.nəs/
gouvernanteNourrice ou préceptrice employée dans une maison privée; emploi souvent historique.
The wealthy family hired a governess to educate their children at home.
La famille fortunée a engagé une gouvernante pour instruire leurs enfants à la maison.
Synonyms
tutor
instructor
nanny
educator
mentor
governessadjective
UK
/ˈɡʌv.ə.nəs/
US
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəs/
Used attributively (e.g., 'governess cart') meaning relating to or suitable for a governess.
de gouvernanteEmployé pour qualifier ce qui est lié à une gouvernante.
She wore a plain governess dress.
Elle portait une robe simple de gouvernante.

Definitions

governessnoun
A woman employed to teach and train children in a private household.
The wealthy family hired a governess to educate their children at home.
governessadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a governess.
They travelled in a small governess cart across the estate.
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