🇫🇷 How to say

“girl” in French

fille
Illustration of "girl" in a French cultural setting
A young girl with dark braids holds her father's hand, pointing excitedly at a carousel in a sunny park. She looks up at him, clearly his daughter, sharing a moment of simple joy.

Usage note

This word means both 'girl' and 'daughter,' and you know which one from the context. It's the common, neutral word used in everyday situations.

Examples

  • La petite fille joue dans le jardin.

    The little girl is playing in the garden.

  • C'est la fille de mon voisin.

    She is my neighbor's daughter.

  • J'ai deux enfants : un garçon et une fille.

    I have two children: a boy and a girl.

Quick check

What does "fille" mean?

  • A. girl
  • B. boy
  • C. back
  • D. airport

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