French Conversation · Level 1
82 words
French word
diva
Pronunciation
IPA/diva/
Meaning
- feminine noundiva
Example
Tout le monde parle de la diva.
Everyone is talking about the diva.
More examples
Elle fait la diva quand elle reçoit des compliments.
She acts like a diva when she receives compliments.
Core concept
A celebrated female singer whose exceptional voice draws admiration and whose strong demands become part of her public image.
Common phrases
faire la diva
act like a diva
être une diva
be a diva
Similar words
star: A widely known and popular person who attracts public attention.
chanteuse: A woman who sings professionally.
prima donna: A female singer who plays a leading role in opera or on stage.
vedette: A highly prominent performer in entertainment or film.
Definition in French
Personne, souvent une chanteuse d'opéra ou de variété, dont le talent est très apprécié et qui manifeste parfois des exigences élevées.
Word origin
French diva comes from Italian diva, the feminine form of divo, ultimately from Latin divus, meaning divine.
Usage tips
- Diva is a feminine noun, so standard French uses une diva and la diva, even when the singer is discussed by profession rather than by name.