English

Alternative forms

• vidette

Noun

vedette ‎(plural vedettes)

1. A sentinel, usually on horseback, stationed on the outpost of an army, to watch an enemy and give notice of danger.

French

Etymology

Borrowing from Italian vedetta.

Pronunciation

Noun

vedette f ‎(plural vedettes)

1. a star (like a rockstar)

   Les plus grandes vedettes étaient présentes lors de cet évènement.

2. flagship
3. word addressed by a dictionary entry

Italian

Noun

vedette f

1. plural of vedetta

Noun

vedette f ‎(invariable)

1. star (actress)

Spanish

Noun

vedette f ‎(plural vedettes)

1. star (actor in a leading role)