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    Vierge (en. Virgin)

    /vjɛʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has never had sexual relations.
    She is a virgin, which is rare these days.
    Elle est vierge, ce qui est rare de nos jours.
    In certain traditions, refers to a pure or innocent being.
    The virgin is often associated with purity.
    La vierge est souvent associée à la pureté.
    adjective
    Who has not been touched, who remains intact.
    This painting is free of any inscriptions.
    Ce tableau est vierge de toute inscription.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'virginea', which means 'maiden'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    virgin of any experience
    Refers to a person who has no experience in a field.
    vierge de toute expérience
    virgin like a newborn
    Refers to someone who is completely innocent or inexperienced.
    vierge comme un nouveau-né

    Related Words

    virginity
    The state of a person who has never had sexual relations.
    virginité
    maidenhood
    The state of a virgin, often used in a literary context.
    pucelage

    Slang Meanings

    Having little experience in romantic relationships.
    In class, she is the last virgin.
    Dans la classe, elle est la dernière vierge.
    Being naive or innocent in one's choices.
    He remains a virgin in terms of serious dating.
    Il reste vierge sur le plan des grandes rencontres.