French word

biche

Pronunciation

IPA/biʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine noundoe

Example

Nous avons vu une biche dans la forêt.

We saw a doe in the forest.

Illustration for biche (doe)

More examples

Elle m'a appelée ma biche en souriant.

She called me my darling with a smile.

Core concept

A female deer associated with a soft, familiar way of addressing a loved person.

Common phrases

  • ma biche

    my darling

  • des yeux de biche

    doe eyes

Similar words

chéri: A loving term for a partner or someone close.
amour: Romantic love or deep affection for a partner.
cœur: An affectionate term for someone close.

Definition in French

1. Femelle d'un cervidé, en particulier du cerf. 2. Familier: personne aimée, utilisée comme terme d'affection (ex. « ma biche »).

Word origin

French biche has an Old French animal sense, and the familiar expression ma biche comes from applying that name affectionately to a person.

Usage tips

  • Ma biche is familiar and affectionate, so it suits a loved one but not a stranger or a formal situation; it is unrelated to English bitch.

Other meanings

  • darlingnoun

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