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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
noun
A woman paid to educate children in their own home.
gouverneuse
noun
(dated) A female governor.

What does "governess" mean?

  1. 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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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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