governess in French
governess in French is gouvernante, gouverneuse — governess means a woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
governess in French
gouvernante
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
gouverneuse
(dated) A female governor.
What does "governess" mean?
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noun A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
"The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning."
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governess in a sentence
- The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "governess" in French?
"governess" in French is gouvernante, gouverneuse. governess means: A woman employed to educate children in their own home, typically living with the family.
How do you use "governess" in a sentence?
Example: "The children's governess taught them French and arithmetic every morning." In French, "governess" is gouvernante, gouverneuse.
Are there other ways to say "governess" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "governess": gouvernante, gouverneuse.
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