English–French

“girl” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/fij/

Example

La fille joue dans le parc.

The girl is playing in the park.

Illustration for fille (girl)

How to say “girl” in French

“Girl” in French is fille.

A young female person, understood either as a child or as someone's daughter.

Full entry for fille: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with fille

Ma fille a cinq ans.

My daughter is five years old.

Tips for using fille

  • For a girlfriend, French generally uses une copine or une petite amie, since une fille alone usually means a girl or daughter.

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