Poupée (en. Doll)

/pu.pe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Object, often made of plastic or fabric, representing a human being or an animal, used as a toy.

She received a doll for her birthday.

Elle a reçu une poupée pour son anniversaire.

Image or stylized representation of a human being, often used in fashion.

He drew a doll of a model in elegant clothes.

Il a dessiné une poupée d'un modèle avec des vêtements élégants.

Term used to refer to a woman in an affectionate or derogatory manner.

Look at this doll, she is so nice.

Regarde cette poupée, elle est tellement gentille.

From the old French 'poupée', diminutive of 'poupa', meaning 'doll, small form'.

Russian doll

Nesting dolls that fit into one another.

poupée russe

rag doll

A doll made from soft materials, often sewn by hand.

poupée de chiffon

to play the doll

To act in an affected or mannered way.

faire la poupée

infants

Small children or babies, often used in the context of pedagogy.

poupons

mannequin

Model used to display clothing or accessories.

mannequin

puppet

Doll animated by strings or sticks.

marionnette

An attractive person.

That girl is a real doll.

Cette fille est une vraie poupée.

Affectionate term for a girlfriend.

Hi my doll, how are you?

Salut ma poupée, comment ça va ?