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viscountess

/ˈvaɪkaʊntəs/

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noun

La femme d'un vicomte

The wife of a viscount.

Examples :

"The invitation read, "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," but Emily knew she should address her card to the Viscount and Viscountess of Aylesbury. "

L'invitation disait : « M. et Mme Smith », mais Emily savait qu'elle devait adresser sa carte au vicomte et à la femme d'un vicomte d'Aylesbury.

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noun

Vicomtesse

A woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right.

Examples :

"Upon her father's death, Eleanor became the viscountess, inheriting the estate and title in her own right. "

À la mort de son père, Eleanor est devenue vicomtesse, héritant du domaine et du titre en son propre droit.

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