There is a play by B Brecht called "Mère Courage", translated into English as "Mother Courage and her children". In French, "une mère courage" refers to a brave woman who will look after her children against all odds. One could use the expression when referring, let us say, to a neighbour: "She is a single mother and has brought up her children impeccably well, without the help of anyone - she is 'une mère courage'."
I do not think "mother courage" is commonly known/used in English. My 1st question is: Do you agree it is not? My 2nd question is: If you do, is there an expression that could cover the notion, and if so, what expression would you suggest/have you heard? I can think of a few but they may not quite capture the meaning of "mère courage".
All suggestions welcome
I do not think "mother courage" is commonly known/used in English. My 1st question is: Do you agree it is not? My 2nd question is: If you do, is there an expression that could cover the notion, and if so, what expression would you suggest/have you heard? I can think of a few but they may not quite capture the meaning of "mère courage".
All suggestions welcome