je suis une fille
In French, "I am a girl" is expressed as je suis une fille.
This phrase is a statement used by a female person to identify her gender.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), suis (am), une (a/an) and fille (girl).
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, suis is the first-person singular conjugation of the verb être (to be).
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, fille can be used as a slang term for a prostitute.
- In many contexts, 'daughter' and 'girl' are the exact same word in French. The single word fille covers both meanings, which can lead to confusion if you do not look at the context.
- In very informal spoken French, the e in je is often dropped, making the phrase sound like j'suis une fille.
Examples in context
- Je suis une fille.I am a girl.This sentence is useful for practicing the statement je suis une fille.Tatoeba #3432438 by sacredceltic, translation #2363944 by kerbear407
- Je suis une fille, pas un garçon.I am a girl, not a boy.
- Pour répondre à ta question, je suis une fille.To answer your question, I am a girl.
Example conversation
Emma is explaining her identity to Gabriel.
- GabrielTu es un garçon, n'est-ce pas ?You are a boy, right?
- EmmaNon, je suis une fille.No, I am a girl.
- GabrielOh, pardon, Emma.Oh, sorry, Emma.
- EmmaCe n'est pas grave.It is not a problem.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fille, je, suis, une, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
