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Grande Dame
/ˌɡɹɑnd ˈdɑm/
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What does Grande Dame mean?
noun
- A woman who is high-ranking, socially prominent, or has a dignified character, especially one who is advanced in age and haughty.
- A woman who is accomplished and influential, and is a respected senior figure in a particular field; a doyenne.
- (figuratively) A very highly regarded and well-known institution or structure, or large conveyance such as a ship.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɡɹɑnd ˈdɑm/
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Her experiences there polished and civilized her, and in her old age she was a grande dame of great dignity.
“And she is such a grande dame, so kind, and evidently likes me so much. And why not enjoy myself?”
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The grandmother was, if not a typical grande dame, at least a typical elegant woman of the latter half of the eighteenth century.
After half an hour’s interview in the dining-room, during which they got in touch with each other in an amazing way, Rita told us in her best grande dame manner: “Mais il esi parfait, cet homme.”