Fillettes (en. Little girls)
/fijɛt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A group of little girls.
The little girls from the elementary school must participate in the play.
Les fillettes de l'école primaire doivent participer à la pièce de théâtre.
Young girls, generally from childhood to adolescence.
The little girls play in the park every afternoon.
Les fillettes jouent dans le parc tous les après-midis.
Affectionate terms to refer to a little girl.
Look at those little girls, they seem so happy.
Regarde ces fillettes, elles ont l'air si heureuses.
Etymology
Diminutive of the word 'fille' in French, indicating a young girl or a little girl.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to play at being little girls
To act in a childish or immature manner.
jouer aux fillettes
to take care of little girls
To take care of young girls.
s'occuper des fillettes
little girls at school
Girls attending elementary school.
fillettes à l'école
Related Words
girl
A young woman or a child.
fille
small
Adjective for something small or a young girl.
petite
teenager
Young girl during adolescence.
adolescente
Slang Meanings
A little girl with a bright mind.
This little girl is really clever.
Cette fillette est vraiment futée.
A young girl full of energy.
She is a real little girl, always on the move.
Elle est une vraie fillette, toujours en mouvement.