dame de compagnie

la dame de compagnie
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. caregiver
La dame de compagnie de mon grand-père est vraiment dévouée.My grandfather's caregiver is really devoted.
b. companion
Nadège travaille comme dame de compagnie pour une dame âgée.Nadège works as a companion for an elderly lady.
c. carer
Grâce à sa dame de compagnie, Mme Martin peut rester chez elle en toute sécurité.Thanks to her carer, Mrs. Martin can stay safely at home.
2.
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
(female companion for a wealthy woman)
a. lady's companion
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
(old-fashioned)
Marguerite est l'une des dames de compagnie de la reine.Marguerite is one of the lady's companions to the queen.
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