prima donna

• Terme désignant à l'origine la principale chanteuse d'un opéra, souvent utilisé aujourd'hui pour décrire une personne capricieuse, exigeante ou qui se comporte comme si elle était extrêmement importante et avait droit à un traitement spécial.

A term originally referring to the principal female singer in an opera company, now commonly used to describe a person who is temperamental, demanding, or behaves as if they are exceptionally important and entitled to special treatment.

1. Opera singerB2formal

   The leading female singer in an opera company.

   Prima donna

   • The prima donna received a standing ovation for her performance.
   • She was the prima donna of the Royal Opera House.
   • The role of the prima donna requires exceptional vocal skill.

2. Temperamental personB2informal

   A person who is overly sensitive, demanding, or difficult to please, often expecting special treatment.

   Personne capricieuse et exigeante

   • He acts like a prima donna, complaining about every little thing.
   • The director had to deal with the actor's prima donna behavior on set.
   • She's a bit of a prima donna when it comes to her coffee order.