noun a French working-class woman, especially a seamstress or milliner
adjective of or relating to a French working-class woman
In the 19th century, a grisette referred to a young working-class woman who was known for her fashionable style and socializing in artistic circles.
The term grisette has been used in literature to refer to a young working-class woman, often with connotations of flirtatiousness or coquettishness.
Grisette was also a term used to describe a type of female figure in French art, often depicted as a young woman of lower social standing.
In literature, a 'grisette' may refer to a young working-class woman, particularly in 19th-century French literature.
Historians may use the term 'grisette' to discuss the social and cultural significance of working-class women in different time periods.
Fashion designers may be inspired by the style and clothing worn by grisettes in history to create new designs or collections.