fille
noun
Simple meaning
A young female.
Pronunciation
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filIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A young female
A young woman
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
A young female.
A term of address by a student for a female teacher, especially one using their maiden name.
A term of endearment or admonishment by adults for a young girl.
A young woman.
Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Of purchase orders that have been filled.
Any material that fills a space or container.
Used for filling cracks or holes in a surface.
Word family
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A young female horse under the age of four.
Compound terms
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A service station that sells gasoline.
A maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels).
A girl or young woman who is unmarried.
A small Christmas present included in the Christmas stocking.
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