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damsel in French

damsel in French is demoiselle, jeune femme, jeune fille — damsel means an old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.

damsel in French

demoiselle
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
jeune femme
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).
jeune fille
noun
A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

What does "damsel" mean?

  1. noun An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.
    "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon."
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damsel in a sentence

  • The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon.
  • In old fairy tales, the damsel is usually locked in a tower.

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What is "damsel" in French?

"damsel" in French is demoiselle, jeune femme, jeune fille. damsel means: An old-fashioned or literary word for a young, unmarried woman, especially one in a story who needs rescuing.

How do you use "damsel" in a sentence?

Example: "The knight rode off to save the damsel from the dragon." In French, "damsel" is demoiselle, jeune femme, jeune fille.

Are there other ways to say "damsel" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "damsel": demoiselle, jeune femme, jeune fille.

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