prima

An adjective used to describe something of the highest quality or first in importance, often used in phrases like 'prima donna' or 'prima facie'.

• 🇫🇷Adjectif utilisé pour décrire quelque chose de première importance ou de qualité supérieure, souvent employé dans des expressions comme 'prima donna' ou 'prima facie'.

1. First or leading B2 formal

   Denoting the most important performer or role, especially in ballet or opera.

   • She was the prima ballerina of the company.
   • He played the prima role in the opera.
   • The prima donna received a standing ovation.

   🇫🇷Prima (premier, principal)

   Synonymes: chieffirstforemostheadleadingpremierprimeprincipaltop

   Antonymes: lastminorsecondarysubordinatesupporting

A noun referring to a leading female performer, especially in opera or ballet, often used as a shortened form of 'prima donna'.

• 🇫🇷Nom désignant la cantatrice ou la danseuse principale d'un opéra ou d'un ballet, souvent utilisé comme forme abrégée de 'prima donna' ; par extension, une artiste ou une interprète de premier plan.

1. First or leading (in ballet) B2 formal

   A term used in ballet to refer to the principal female dancer, often called 'prima ballerina'.

   • She was the prima ballerina of the company.
   • The prima performed a stunning solo.
   • Every prima must train for years to achieve that level.

   🇫🇷Prima (ballettina)

   Synonymes: prima ballerina

2. First in rank or importance C1 formal

   Used in various contexts to denote the first or most important element.

   • The prima facie evidence was compelling.
   • In the hierarchy, she held a prima position.
   • The prima donna of the opera received a standing ovation.

   🇫🇷Premier en rang ou en importance

   Synonymes: chieffirstheadleadprincipal