belle petite fille
The English phrase "beautiful baby girl" is translated into French as belle petite fille.
This phrase is used to describe a young female child who is physically attractive.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, the phrase petite fille can be ambiguous. In some contexts, it specifically refers to a granddaughter rather than a young girl.
- While fille means 'daughter' or 'girl', in certain old-fashioned or slang contexts, it can also refer to a prostitute.
- The word petite in belle petite fille does not always refer to physical size. It is frequently used as a term of endearment to express affection rather than to describe the child's height.
Examples in context
- Regarde cette jolie petite puce !Look at this beautiful baby girl!
- C'est une belle petite fille.It is a beautiful baby girl.
- Regarde cette belle petite fille avec ses rubans.Look at that beautiful baby girl with her ribbons.
- Ta fille est une belle petite fille.Your daughter is a beautiful baby girl.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a photo in a baby album.
- EmmaRegarde cette photo, quelle belle petite fille !Look at this photo, what a beautiful baby girl!
- LucasOui, elle est vraiment mignonne.Yes, she is really cute.
- EmmaElle ressemble beaucoup à sa maman.She looks a lot like her mother.
- LucasC'est vrai, elle est magnifique.It's true, she is magnificent.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fille, CC BY-SA 4.0.
