diva
/di.va/feminine
The French word for 'female celebrity' is diva.
Meaning: female celebrity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word diva is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /di.va/.
Did you know?
- Although diva is feminine, French speakers sometimes use it metaphorically to describe a man with an oversized ego, though this is an ironic use of the gendered noun.
- The word diva shares its roots with the English word 'divine', both tracing back to the Latin 'dīvus' meaning 'god' or 'heavenly'.
- French culture distinguishes between a diva, typically associated with opera or high fashion, and a star, which is used more broadly for cinema and pop music.
Examples in context
- Elle est une véritable prima donna dans le monde de l'opéra.She is a true diva in the opera world.
- La cantatrice a captivé le public avec sa performance exceptionnelle.The diva captivated the audience with her exceptional performance.
- Ma sœur est une véritable divette lorsqu'elle chante à la maison.My sister is a real little diva when she sings at home.
- Cette diva est très célèbre.This diva is very famous.
- Elle est une véritable diva de l'opéra.She is a true opera diva.
- La diva a donné un concert hier.The diva gave a concert yesterday.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are discussing a famous singer.
- ManonTu as vu le concert de cette diva ?Did you see that diva's concert?
- LucasOui, elle a une voix incroyable.Yes, she has an incredible voice.
- ManonC'est la plus grande diva actuelle.She is the greatest diva today.
- LucasJe suis tout à fait d'accord.I completely agree.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “diva” translations and entries diva, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries diva, CC BY-SA 4.0.
