governess

• Nom désignant une femme employée pour éduquer et élever des enfants dans une maison privée, vivant souvent avec la famille.

A noun referring to a woman employed to teach and train children in a private household, often living with the family.

1. Private teacher for childrenB2formalbritish

   A woman employed to teach and train children in a private household, often living with the family.

   Gouvernante d'enfants

   • The governess taught the children French and piano.
   • In Victorian times, many wealthy families hired a governess.
   • The governess was responsible for the children's education and manners.

   Synonymesinstructresstutor