lady of the house

• Terme traditionnel désignant la femme qui est à la tête ou principale gestionnaire du ménage, généralement l'épouse ou la mère dans une maison familiale.

A traditional term referring to the woman who is the head or primary manager of a household, typically the wife or mother in a family home.

1. Female head of a householdB2formal

   The woman who is the head or primary manager of a home, often the wife or mother.

   maîtresse de maison

   • The lady of the house greeted the guests at the door.
   • As the lady of the house, she oversaw all the domestic arrangements.
   • The lady of the house insisted on preparing the meal herself.