Dolly (en. Dolly)

/dɔ.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A toy in the shape of a character, often female.

She received a dolly for her birthday.

Elle a reçu une dolly pour son anniversaire.

A scale model or reproduction of a living being.

The collectible dolly is displayed in the showcase.

La dolly de collection est exposée dans la vitrine.

The word 'dolly' may derive from the name 'Dorothy', an affectionate term for dolls.

to make a dolly

To move slowly, often by gliding.

faire une dolly

film dolly

A rolling support for the camera.

dolly de cinéma

Dolly Parton

Reference to the American singer, used to symbolize beauty.

dolly parton

doll

A toy representing a human or an animal.

poupée

figurine

A small statue or model.

figurine

toy

An object used for play.

jouet

An expression referring to an attractive person.

Look at that dolly, she's attracting all the attention.

Regarde cette dolly, elle attire tous les regards.

A way to refer to a woman in a derogatory manner.

Don't be a dolly, show a bit more character.

Ne sois pas une dolly, montre un peu plus de caractère.