nuisette
/nɥi.zɛt/
In French, the phrase 'baby doll' is translated as nuisette.
The word nuisette refers to a doll.
Meaning: doll (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables and is pronounced /nɥi.zɛt/.
Did you know?
- The word nuisette is formed by adding the diminutive suffix -ette to the word nuit, meaning 'night'.
- A French speaker would never use nuisette to describe a baby's nightgown, as the word carries a specific adult and provocative connotation.
- In French, the English term 'baby doll' is sometimes used as a loanword, but it refers specifically to a certain style of sheer, short slip, whereas nuisette is the broader general term for the garment.
Examples in context
- Elle porte une nuisette en soie.She is wearing a silk baby doll.
Example conversation
Léa is showing a purchase to Lucas in their bedroom.
- LéaRegarde ma nouvelle nuisette !Look at my new baby doll!
- LucasElle te va très bien, Léa.It looks very good on you, Léa.
- LéaTu aimes la couleur ?Do you like the color?
- LucasOui, elle est magnifique.Yes, it is magnificent.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry nuisette, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nuisette, CC BY-SA 4.0.
