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mistress in French

mistress in French is maîtresse, amante — mistress means a woman having an ongoing romantic or sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.

mistress in French

maîtresse
noun
maîtresse
noun
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.
amante
noun
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.

What does "mistress" mean?

  1. noun A woman having an ongoing romantic or sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.
    "The scandal broke when his mistress went to the press."
  2. noun A woman in a position of authority or control, or the female head of a household.
    "She was the mistress of the estate for over thirty years."
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mistress in a sentence

  • The scandal broke when his mistress went to the press.
  • She was the mistress of the estate for over thirty years.

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What is "mistress" in French?

"mistress" in French is maîtresse, amante. mistress means: A woman having an ongoing romantic or sexual relationship with a man who is married to someone else.

How do you use "mistress" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal broke when his mistress went to the press." In French, "mistress" is maîtresse, amante.

Are there other ways to say "mistress" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mistress": maîtresse, amante.

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