diva
diva, prima donna
noun dee-VAH Rare
Origin: Italian diva (goddess, leading lady)
Usage Note
Diva originally referred to a celebrated female opera singer. In modern usage it is often applied colloquially to any person (regardless of gender in informal French) who behaves in an imperious, demanding way. The plural is divas.
Examples
"Cette chanteuse se comporte comme une vraie diva."
Natural Translation
This singer behaves like a real diva.
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