fille de la campagne
The English phrase "country girl" is translated into French as fille de la campagne.
fille de la campagne refers to a girl or young woman who lives in a rural area.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fille (girl), de la (of the) and campagne (countryside or countryside area).
Did you know?
- While fille means 'girl', it can be a slang term for a prostitute in certain contexts. This stems from older euphemisms like fille de joie meaning 'girl of joy'.
- In French, 'campagne' can also mean a 'military campaign', showing how a single word can transition from a peaceful field to a strategic movement of war.
- The word campagne comes from the Latin campus, which is also the root of the English word 'campus'.
Examples in context
- Elle est une vraie fille de la campagne.She is a true country girl.
- Cette fille de la campagne aime la nature.This country girl loves nature.
- Je cherche une fille de la campagne pour ce rôle.I am looking for a country girl for this role.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are talking about Manon's upbringing.
- NathanTu viens d'où, Manon ?Where do you come from, Manon?
- ManonJe suis une fille de la campagne.I am a country girl.
- NathanÇa se voit dans ton style.It shows in your style.
- ManonC'est vrai, j'adore l'air pur.It's true, I love the fresh air.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries campagne, de, fille, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
