Vierges (en. Virgins)

/vjɛʁʒ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A person who has never had sexual relations.
She is still a virgin at the age of 25.
Elle est encore vierge à l'âge de 25 ans.
A term used to designate something unused or in perfect condition.
The pages of the book are blank.
Les pages du livre sont vierges.

Etymology

From the Latin 'virgo', meaning 'young girl' or 'virgin'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to remain a virgin
The fact of not having sexual relations.
rester vierge
a virgin of all experience
Refers to a person who has no experience in a field.
vierge de toute expérience

Related Words

virginity
The state of a person who is a virgin.
virginité
innocence
The state of a person who has not been corrupted by experience.
innocence

Slang Meanings

To be ashamed of one's virginity
He felt uncomfortable being still a virgin at that age.
Il se sentait mal à l'aise d'être encore vierge à cet âge.
To brag about being a virgin
She boasts about being a virgin as if it were an achievement.
Elle se vante d'être vierge comme si c'était un exploit.