matron

• Nom désignant une femme mariée, généralement d'âge mûr et respectable, souvent mère de famille ; il peut aussi désigner une surveillante de prison ou une infirmière en chef dans un établissement de santé.

A noun referring to a married woman, typically middle-aged with children, who is staid and dignified; also used for a wardress in a prison or a woman in charge of nursing in a medical institution.

1. Respectable married womanB2formal

   A married woman, typically middle-aged and with children, who is considered dignified and staid in her demeanor.

   Femme respectable d'âge mûr

   • The matron of the household oversaw the servants with a firm but fair hand.
   • She was a respected matron in the community, known for her charitable work.
   • The elderly matron sat quietly in the corner, observing the young people.

   Synonymesdamematriarch

2. Prison wardressB2formal

   A female officer in charge of supervising female prisoners in a jail or correctional facility.

   gardienne de prison

   • The matron escorted the new inmate to her cell.
   • She worked as a matron at the state penitentiary for over a decade.
   • The matron maintained strict discipline among the prisoners.

   Synonymeswardress

3. Head nurseB2formalbritish

   A woman in charge of nursing staff and patient care in a hospital or medical institution.

   Infirmière en chef

   • The matron made her rounds through the hospital wards every morning.
   • She was appointed as the matron of the new children's hospital.
   • The matron ensured that all nursing protocols were followed correctly.

   Synonymeshead nursesister