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    Orpheline (en. Orphan)

    [ɔʁ.fɛ.lin]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A young girl without parents.
    The orphan girl was adopted by a loving family.
    L'orpheline a été adoptée par une famille aimante.
    A person who has lost one or both of their parents.
    She has been fatherless since childhood.
    Elle est orpheline de père depuis son enfance.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word "orpheline" derives from the Latin "orphana," which means "female orphan."

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a female orphan in search of a family
    A young girl trying to find adoptive parents.
    une orpheline à la recherche d'une famille
    orphan in need
    A female orphan who needs support.
    orpheline dans le besoin

    Related Words

    orphan
    A boy who has lost his parents.
    orphelin
    adoption
    The process by which an orphan child is adopted by another family.
    adoption
    placement
    The placement of an orphan child in a foster family.
    placement

    Slang Meanings

    Girl looking for affection.
    She felt like an orphan in this big city, without friends.
    Elle se sentait comme une orpheline dans cette grande ville, sans amis.
    Someone who feels lonely.
    After his departure, he became an orphan of happiness.
    Après son départ, il est devenu une orpheline du bonheur.