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Une fille

Literally a girl, une (f) fille.

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une fille info.

Tips to remember the French word ‘une fille’:
1. Associate the word with an image of a girl and repeat it out loud: “une fille” – imagine a girl while saying it.
2. Use mnemonic devices like rhymes or connecting the word with something familiar. For instance, “fille” sounds like “fill” in English, as you might “fill” your life with friendships, and a “fille” can be a friend or daughter.
3. Practice using the word in sentences, the repetition will help you remember it.

Explanations:
‘Une’ is the indefinite article in French used for feminine singular nouns, equivalent to ‘a’ or ‘an’ in English. ‘Fille’, which means girl, is also feminine and singular. Together, ‘une fille’ means ‘a girl’.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Une jeune fille” often refers to a young girl or an adolescent.
– “Une enfant” can also mean a child or girl, though it is neutral and can refer to both genders.

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Fille” can have several other interpretations depending on the context. For example, “ma fille” can mean “my daughter”.
– In informal speech, “fille” can also refer to a woman of any age, not just a young girl.
– In older usage or certain dialects, “fille” once carried the connotation of an unmarried woman or was used in pejorative terms for a prostitute. However, this usage is antiquated and would not be appropriate for everyday contemporary conversation.

Examples of sentences that use it:
– “J’ai rencontré une fille très sympathique au parc.” (I met a very nice girl at the park.)
– “Cette petite fille adore jouer avec son chat.” (This little girl loves playing with her cat.)
– “As-tu vu la fille qui vient d’arriver ?” (Did you see the girl who just arrived?)
– “Ma fille commence l’école en septembre.” (My daughter starts school in September.)

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