filles
The English phrase 'daughters' is translated into French as filles.
The word filles means both 'daughters' and 'girls'. Whether it refers to daughters or girls depends entirely on the context of the conversation.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is fille.
Did you know?
- In some historical contexts and older slang, the word fille used alone could be a euphemism for a prostitute.
- In French slang, the term meuf is a very common, informal way to say 'girl' or 'woman', often used instead of fille.
- While 'daughter' is a biological term, calling a younger woman ma fille in a condescending way can be seen as highly insulting in modern French.
Examples in context
- Il a deux filles.He has two daughters.Tatoeba #130079 by aperitero, translation #284644 by CN
- As-tu des filles ?Do you have any daughters?Tatoeba #7097668 by felix63, translation #7008277 by CK
- Tom a trois filles.Tom has three daughters.Tatoeba #6045258 by sicerabibax, translation #1025297 by CK
- mes fillesMy daughters
- leurs fillesTheir daughters
- Les candidates étaient compétentes. Leurs filles ont suivi leurs traces et sont tout aussi capables.The candidates were competent. Their daughters have followed in their footsteps and are equally capable.
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Example conversation
Emma and Nathan are talking about their families at a cafe.
- EmmaMes filles sont très sages.My daughters are very well-behaved.
- NathanC'est super, Emma.That's great, Emma.
- EmmaEt toi, Nathan, as-tu des filles ?And you, Nathan, do you have any daughters?
- NathanNon, je n'ai que des fils.No, I only have sons.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
