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"Daughter" in French: fille
la fille
Daughter in French is la fille, feminine, said FEE. Ma fille is my daughter. Fille also means girl in general, so context decides: ma fille is family, une fille may be any girl.
School talk
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How to pronounce fille
Say it
FEE
/fij/
FEE. Ill e sounds like ee. Final e is light. Soft f. Do not add an English "yuh" unless speaking carefully with a tiny schwa.
"Daughter" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la fille | the daughter / the girl Family daughter or girl in general. | Family daughter or girl in general. |
| ma fille | my daughter Clear family sense. | Clear family sense. |
| fille unique | only daughter Family status. | Family status. |
| belle-fille | daughter-in-law / stepdaughter Extended family; check context. | Extended family; check context. |
How to use fille in real life
- 1School talk
Ma fille entre en sixième cette année.
My daughter is starting collège (6e) this year.
Ma fille for daughter.
- 2Introductions
Je te présente ma fille, Inès.
This is my daughter, Inès.
Standard introduction.
- 3Phone home
Ta fille a appelé : elle a oublié son carnet.
Your daughter called: she forgot her notebook.
Ta fille with tu.
Mistakes English speakers make with fille
Incorrect: Mon fille est là.
Correct: Ma fille est là.
Fille is feminine: ma fille.
Incorrect: Ma daughter s'appelle Léa.
Correct: Ma fille s'appelle Léa.
Use fille, not English daughter.
Good to know
Because fille means girl, French often clarifies with ma fille, sa fille, or notre fille for daughter. Petite fille is granddaughter — not a small daughter (that would be ma petite fille in affectionate speech, so listen for context).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a school fair
ChatPal
C'est ta fille qui chante sur scène ?
Is that your daughter singing on stage?
You
Oui, ma fille répète depuis des semaines.
Yes, my daughter has been rehearsing for weeks.
ChatPal
Elle a une belle voix, ta fille.
Your daughter has a lovely voice.
You
Merci, elle va être contente.
Thanks; she'll be pleased.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Daughter" in French
How do I say my daughter?
Ma fille.
Does fille always mean daughter?
No. Fille also means girl. Ma fille is the clear daughter phrase.
What is petite fille?
Usually granddaughter. Context matters.
How do you pronounce fille?
FEE, with ill like ee.
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