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heroine

/ˈhɛrəʊɪn/

/ˈhɛroʊɪn/

Translations

heroinenoun

heroines

/ˈhɛrəʊɪn/

/ˈhɛroʊɪn/

Joan of Arc is considered a heroine for her role in leading the French army to victory.

Jeanne d’Arc est considérée comme une héroïne pour son rôle dans la conduite de l’armée française à la victoire.

Additional translations

héroïneAu sens littéraire ou cinématographique : personnage féminin principal.

Synonyms

leading lady

female hero

heroineadjective

/ˈhɛr.ə.wɪn/

/ˈhɛr.oʊ.ɪn/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a female hero.

Additional translations

héroïqueEmploi rare et surtout littéraire ; en français, la tournure nominale ou prépositionnelle est souvent plus naturelle.

heroinenoun

A woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

Joan of Arc is considered a heroine for her role in leading the French army to victory.

The principal female character in a story, play, film, etc.

Elizabeth Bennet is the heroine of Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'.

heroineadjective

Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for a female hero when used before another noun.

The actress wore her heroine costume to the fan convention.