du barry
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A historical figure: "Du Barry" refers to Jeanne Bécu, Comtesse du Barry, who was a courtier and the influential mistress of King Louis XV of France. She was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Madame du Barry was a prominent figure at the court of Versailles.
- The life and execution of Du Barry are often studied in the context of the French Revolution.
Advanced Usage
- "like Du Barry": used to describe someone who wields influence through a romantic or personal relationship with a powerful figure.
- Her rapid rise in the company led to whispers that she was the CEO's Du Barry.
Variants and Related Words
- Comtesse du Barry: The full title, "Countess du Barry."
- Madame du Barry: A common form of address and reference.
Synonyms
- Royal mistress: A woman who is the lover of a king or emperor.
- Courtesan: (In a historical context) a woman who is kept by a wealthy or powerful man for companionship.
Related Phrases
- "to meet one's Du Barry fate": (Idiomatic, rare) to suffer a dramatic downfall or execution, often after a period of great influence and luxury.
- The corrupt official finally met his Du Barry fate when the new regime took power.
Noun
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courtier and influential mistress of Louis XV who was guillotined during the French Revolution (1743-1793)
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