noun
comtesse
Comtesse (noun) means the French title equivalent to "countess" — the wife or holder of the rank of comte. Example: “The comtesse hosted a lavish ball at the château.”
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The French title equivalent to "countess" — the wife or holder of the rank of comte.
"The comtesse hosted a lavish ball at the château."
How to use comtesse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA French noblewoman holding the rank of countess.
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Word forms
- Plural
- comtesses
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Etymology
Borrowed from French comtesse, the feminine form of comte ("count").
Rhymes for comtesse
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What does “comtesse” mean?
The word “comtesse” means the French title equivalent to "countess" — the wife or holder of the rank of comte. In plain terms, a French noblewoman holding the rank of countess.
How do you use “comtesse” in a sentence?
Here is “comtesse” used in a sentence: “The comtesse hosted a lavish ball at the château.”
What part of speech is “comtesse”?
“Comtesse” is a noun.
Where does the word “comtesse” come from?
The word “comtesse” comes from French. Borrowed from French comtesse, the feminine form of comte ("count").
