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Today’s French Word of the Day is la fille, which means both “girl” and “daughter.” It’s a simple word, but many learners mispronounce it — and I’ll show you exactly how to get it right. In this lesson, you’ll learn:
✅ Meaning & usage
✅ Pronunciation
✅ Example sentences
✅ Related words & lessons
Meaning & usage
The French word fille means “girl” or “daughter,” depending on context. It’s a basic and essential noun used to talk about family members, children, or young women in everyday French.
Pronunciation
Fille sounds like “fee-yuh”, but said quickly and smoothly — more like “fee” with a soft “y” glide at the end. No strong “uh” — just a gentle finish.
Example sentences
Est-ce que la fille habite dans cette ville?
Does the girl live in this city?
La famille a trois belles filles.
The family has three beautiful daughters.
Julie a deux filles et un fils.
Julie has two daughters and one son.
Related Words & Lessons
Immediate Family:
- le fils – the son
- les enfants – the children
- la mère – the mother
- la maman – mom, mommy
- le père – the father
- la sœur – the sister
Extended Family:
- la cousine – the (female) cousin
- la nièce – the niece
- une belle-fille – daughter-in-law / stepdaughter
- la belle-sœur – sister-in-law
- la petite-fille – the granddaughter
- une fille unique – an only daughter
- une orpheline – an orphan (female)
Age & Social Context:
- la jeune fille – the young girl
- une ado / une adolescente – a teenage girl
- une gamine / une gosse (informal) – a little girl / kid
- la femme – the woman / wife
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