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matron in French

matron in French is matrone — matron means an older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.

matron in French

matrone
noun
A mature or elderly woman, especially one of a higher social rank.

What does "matron" mean?

  1. noun An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.
    "The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants."
  2. noun The senior nurse in charge of a hospital ward or unit.
    "The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward."
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matron in a sentence

  • The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants.
  • The matron insisted all visitors wash their hands before entering the ward.

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What is "matron" in French?

"matron" in French is matrone. matron means: An older, often respected woman, especially one seen as dignified or authoritative.

How do you use "matron" in a sentence?

Example: "The matron of the household ran a tight ship over the servants." In French, "matron" is matrone.

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