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fille
/fij/
girl
C'est ma fille.
That's my daughter.
general
A young female human being, typically between childhood and adulthood.
Elle est une fille intelligente.
She is an intelligent girl.
In French, 'fille' can refer to a young girl or a woman, depending on context.
family
A daughter.
Ma fille va à l'école.
My daughter goes to school.
When referring to one's own child, 'fille' is often translated as 'daughter'.
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Pro Tip
Gender Neutrality
In French, 'fille' is gender-specific. For a gender-neutral term, 'enfant' is often used.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'fille' can be used to refer to a young girl or a woman, but in informal contexts, it is more commonly used to refer to a daughter or a young girl.
Word Origin
From Old French 'fille', from Latin 'fīlia', meaning 'daughter'.
Usage Notes
'Fille' can be used to refer to a young girl or a woman, but in modern French, it is more commonly used to refer to a daughter or a young girl. For adult women, 'femme' is more commonly used.
Word Breakdown
fille
daughter or young girl
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