dame de compagnie
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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).
1. (profession)
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. (old-fashioned) (female companion for a wealthy woman)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. lady's companion (old-fashioned)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
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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