The phrase "a vedette" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a prominent or leading performer, especially in the context of entertainment or the arts.
Example: "She has always been a vedette in the world of musical theater, captivating audiences with her powerful voice."
Alternatives: "a star" or "a leading performer".
The Vedette was a larger car than anything that Simca had on offer at that time.
The Simca Vedette is a large car, manufactured from 1954 to 1961 by the French automaker Simca, at their factory in Poissy, France.
The acquisition by Pigozzi took place in July 1954, just when Ford was poised to launch its new, modern Vedette, with a four-door saloon body of "American" style, much like the contemporary British Fords or Vauxhalls.
Also during 1959, a new top-of-the-line model joined the Vedette range, the Présidence, featuring a luxurious interior, a radiotelephone (a European first) and a continental kit.
He made much of the running before striding clear of his field in the straight, and the ease of his win was matched later in the afternoon by Voler La Vedette, who won a Grade Two hurdle over three miles in the style of a mare who is still improving rapidly.
Murphy said of Voler La Vedette: "She's run an absolute cracker, it's just a shame we had to bump into 'Himself'.
"Contrary to some media speculation, we can confirm that all in-running bets on this market would have been voided, had Voler La Vedette won or lost," a statement added.
For 1956, an estate version called the Simca Vedette Marly joined the line-up and the whole range was revised.
An investigation showed that a customer's multimillion pound lay bet on Voler La Vedette at 28-1 had somehow bypassed the usual checks to be placed on the system.
YS: Iris Chacon, "La Vedette de America".!!! YS: My drag inspiration came from a dark and fierce woman, Maila Nurmi.
