ma fille
The English phrase 'my daughter' is translated into French as ma fille.
Ma fille is used to refer to a female child in relation to their parent. Speakers may also use informal terms of endearment to refer to a daughter, such as ma poulette (my little hen) or mon trésor (my treasure).
Did you know?
- In certain contexts, fille can be used as a slang term for a prostitute, derived from euphemisms like fille de joie ('girl of joy').
- Calling a daughter mon trésor ('my treasure') uses the masculine possessive mon because trésor is a masculine noun, even though the child is female.
- In historical French literature, the term ma fille was often used by older characters to address much younger women, regardless of a blood relation.
Examples in context
- Tu es ma fille.You are my daughter.This sentence is useful for seeing the phrase used with the pronoun 'tu'.Tatoeba #3660813 by sacredceltic, translation #2547999 by CC
- Vous êtes ma fille.You're my daughter.This sentence shows the phrase used with the pronoun 'vous'.Tatoeba #3660812 by sacredceltic, translation #7796865 by CK
- Ma fille m'a menti.My daughter lied to me.This sentence demonstrates the phrase used as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #3660925 by sacredceltic, translation #2427910 by Hybrid
- Enchanté, voici ma fille , Emilie.Nice to meet you, this is my daughter, Emilie.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are talking at a birthday party.
- HugoEst-ce que c'est ta fille ?Is that your daughter?
- LéaOui, c'est ma fille.Yes, she is my daughter.
- HugoElle est très mignonne.She is very cute.
- LéaMerci, c'est gentil.Thank you, that is kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fille, ma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
