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"Girl" in French: fille
la fille
Girl in French is la fille, feminine. Une petite fille is a little girl. Ma fille means my daughter — same word covers girl and daughter by context.
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How to pronounce fille
Say it
lah fee
/la fij/
Fille is fee with a soft ll like y in yes (fee-yuh lightly). La fille is lah-fee.
"Girl" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la fille | the girl / the daughter Context decides. | Context decides. |
| une petite fille | a little girl Children. | Children. |
| des filles | girls Plural. | Plural. |
| ma fille | my daughter / my girl Family. | Family. |
How to use fille in real life
- 1Playground
La fille sur la balançoire rit fort.
The girl on the swing is laughing loudly.
La fille.
- 2Parent talk
Ma fille a dix ans.
My daughter is ten.
Ma fille as daughter.
- 3School gate
Les filles sortent avant les garçons aujourd'hui.
The girls are leaving before the boys today.
Les filles.
Mistakes English speakers make with fille
Incorrect: Le fille.
Correct: La fille.
Fille is feminine.
Incorrect: Une girl joue ici.
Correct: Une fille joue ici.
Use fille.
Good to know
Fille is both girl and daughter. For adult woman say une femme; une jeune fille still suggests youth.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a school play
ChatPal
Quelle fille joue le rôle principal ?
Which girl has the lead role?
You
La fille en rouge, au centre.
The girl in red, in the center.
ChatPal
Elle parle très fort.
She projects very well.
You
Oui, elle est douée.
Yes, she's talented.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Girl" in French
How do you say girl in French?
La fille.
Does fille mean daughter too?
Yes — context tells you.
What is the plural?
Les filles.
How do you pronounce fille?
Fee (with a light y glide).
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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