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    Cosette (en. Cosette)

    /kɔ.zɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fictional character, symbol of mistreated childhood.
    In the novel Les Misérables, Cosette is the embodiment of innocence.
    Dans le roman Les Misérables, Cosette est l'incarnation de l'innocence.
    A girl or young woman in distress or difficult circumstances.
    She was helped by a benevolent adult, like a cosette.
    Elle a été aidée par un adulte bienveillant, comme une cosette.

    Etymology

    The word Cosette derives from the term 'colette', an affectionate diminutive coined by Victor Hugo.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    orphanage cosette
    An orphaned or abandoned girl, often perceived as adorable.
    cosette de l'orphelinat
    like a cosette
    To refer to a lost innocence or a situation of exploitation.
    comme une cosette

    Related Words

    miserable
    Refers to a person in a situation of great distress.
    misérable
    innocence
    Lack of experience or knowledge of evil and scheming.
    innocence

    Slang Meanings

    Cute and disarming girl.
    Look at that girl, she's really a cosette.
    Regarde cette fille, elle est vraiment une cosette.
    Expression evoking a victim of injustice.
    He behaves like a cosette in this situation.
    Il se comporte comme une cosette dans cette situation.