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schoolmarm in French

schoolmarm in French is institutrice, maîtresse d'école, peau de vache.

schoolmarm in French

institutrice

noun

(US, slang) A female teacher, especially one seen to be old-fashioned and extremely severe and strict.

maîtresse d'école

noun

(US, slang) A female teacher, especially one seen to be old-fashioned and extremely severe and strict.

peau de vache

noun

(US, slang) A female teacher, especially one seen to be old-fashioned and extremely severe and strict.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "schoolmarm" in French?

"schoolmarm" in French is institutrice, maîtresse d'école, peau de vache.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "schoolmarm": institutrice, maîtresse d'école, peau de vache.

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