Fadette (en. Fadette)

/fa.dɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Diminutive designating a little girl or a young girl.
She is my fadette, always full of life.
Elle est ma fadette, toujours pleine de vie.
Affectionate term used among friends or family.
He calls her his fadette when she misbehaves.
Il l'appelle sa fadette quand elle fait des bêtises.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'fille' with the affectionate suffix '-ette'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my fadette
affectionate expression to designate a little girl
ma fadette
to act like a fadette
to behave mischievously like a little girl
faire la fadette
look at my fadette
term to draw attention to a charming young girl
regarde ma fadette

Related Words

girl
General term to designate a young woman.
fille
kid
Term for a lively and mischievous young girl.
gamine
little girl
Familiar term for a little girl.
bambine

Slang Meanings

Designation of a girl with a mischievous temperament.
Look at that fadette, she's having a great time!
Regarde cette fadette, elle s'amuse bien !
Used to describe a cute girl who causes trouble.
Why are you acting like a fadette?
Pourquoi tu fais la fadette ?