- grande dame
- noun (plural grandes dames; also grande dames) Etymology: French, literally, great lady Date: 1775 1. a usually elderly woman of great prestige or ability 2. granddaddy 2
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Grande Dame — (aus dem Französischen) bezeichnet eine Bühnengestalt, die eine wohlhabende, welterfahrene Frau verkörpert. Im kulturellen Leben der Gesellschaft nennt man Grande Dame eine ältere Künstlerin, die vermöge ihrer Lebensleistung, ihres… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Grande Dame — [grã:d dam ], die; , s s [grã:d dam] [frz., zu: grand = groß ↑ (Grandeur) u. dame, ↑ 1Dame]: Grand Old Lady: die G. D. der österreichischen Literatur. * * * Grande Dame [ɡrã:d dam], die; , s s [frz., aus: grand = groß (↑Grandeur) u. dame, Dame]:… … Universal-Lexikon
grande dame — a highly resonant term for an influential woman within a particular sphere, was borrowed from French in the 18c and is now sufficiently naturalized to be printed in ordinary roman type. The term is often used in the context of celebrated members… … Modern English usage
Grande Dame — [grã:d dam ], die; , s s [grã:d dam] <französisch> (Grand Old Lady) … Die deutsche Rechtschreibung
grande dame — ► NOUN ▪ a woman who is influential within a particular sphere. ORIGIN French, grand lady … English terms dictionary
grande dame — [gränd däm] n. [Fr, great lady] a woman, esp. an older one, of great dignity or prestige … English World dictionary
Grande dame — A grande dame is a stock character designed to represent a stereotype of an elderly high society socialite. In popular culture, the grande dame is usually portrayed as a slightly flamboyant woman, prone to extravagant and eccentric fashion, such… … Wikipedia
grande dame — /gran dam , daym /; Fr. /grddahonnd dannm /, pl. grandes dames /gran damz , daymz /; Fr. /grddahonnd dannm /. 1. a usually elderly woman of dignified or aristocratic bearing. 2. a woman who is the doyenne of a specific field: a grande dame of the … Universalium
grande dame — (granh DAHM) [French] A great lady; a dignified and aristocratic older woman, or one who has achieved eminence in a specific field of endeavor. For a decade she was the reigning grande dame of Wagnerian opera … Dictionary of foreign words and phrases
Grande dame d'un jour — La Grande Dame d un jour La Grande Dame d un jour (Lady For a Day) est un film américain de Frank Capra sorti en 1933. Sommaire 1 Synopsis 2 Fiche technique 3 Distribution 4 Lien ex … Wikipédia en Français
Grande Dame d'un jour — Lady for a Day Comédie de Frank Capra, avec Warren William (Dave the Dude), May Robson (Apple Annie), Guy Kibbee («juge» Blake), Glenda Farrell (Missouri Martin), Ned Sparks (Happy McGuire), Jean Parker (Louise), Walter Connolly (comte Romero) … Dictionnaire mondial des Films
