marchioness

• Nom désignant une femme noble qui est l'épouse ou la veuve d'un marquis, ou une femme possédant le titre de marquise de plein droit, rangée entre la duchesse et la comtesse.

A noun referring to a noblewoman who is either the wife or widow of a marquis, or a woman holding the rank of marchioness in her own right, ranking below a duchess and above a countess.

1. Spouse of a marquisB2formal

   The wife or widow of a marquis, a noble title ranking below a duke.

   Épouse d'un marquis

   • The marchioness attended the royal banquet in a silk gown.
   • As the marchioness, she managed her husband's estate during his absence.
   • The dowager marchioness lived in the family's country house.
   • Her title of marchioness was recognized at the court.

2. Female noble rankB2formalpolitical

   A noblewoman holding the title of marchioness in her own right, ranking below a duchess and above a countess.

   Marquise (titre de noblesse féminin)

   • She was created a marchioness for her services to the crown.
   • The marchioness presided over the charity gala with elegance.
   • In the peerage, a marchioness holds a higher rank than a countess.
   • The historic title of marchioness has been held by notable women.

   Synonymesmarquise