Who knows how the French see anything. Like crone we must also take back bitch. Got this off a comment on FB and I really like it:

I've reclaimed bitch. A bitch is a female dog - and female dogs are tough, tenacious and will guard their loved ones with every breath in their body. They are loyal and unswerving and endlessly cool. I am proud to be a bitch!

I often stop guys who use this as an insult in their tracks when I say "Thanks!" and walk away. Leaves them poleaxed . . .

Shakatany