No. 2,857 in French
doyenne
A senior, eldest, or most respected woman in a group.
In a sentence
La doyenne de l'université a pris la parole lors de la cérémonie.
The dean of the university spoke at the ceremony.
In this context, 'doyenne' refers to the highest-ranking official in an academic institution, specifically a female dean.
Marie est la doyenne de notre groupe d'étude, étant la plus âgée.
Marie is the elder of our study group, being the oldest.
'Doyenne' indicates Marie's status as the most senior member in terms of age within the group.
Cette artiste est considérée comme la doyenne du mouvement impressionniste.
This artist is considered the leading figure of the Impressionist movement.
Here, 'doyenne' highlights the artist's role as a pioneering and influential figure within the movement.
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