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fairy in French

fairy in French is fée, féetaud, tapette — fairy means a small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.

fairy in French

fée
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
féetaud
noun
(mythological creature) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.
tapette
noun
(Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.
folle
noun
(Northern England, US, derogatory, colloquial) A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

What does "fairy" mean?

  1. noun A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.
    "The children left a note for the tooth fairy."
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fairy in a sentence

  • The children left a note for the tooth fairy.
  • In the story, a fairy grants the girl three wishes.

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What is "fairy" in French?

"fairy" in French is fée, féetaud, tapette. fairy means: A small, magical being of human shape, often shown with wings in folklore and fiction.

How do you use "fairy" in a sentence?

Example: "The children left a note for the tooth fairy." In French, "fairy" is fée, féetaud, tapette.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "fairy": fée, féetaud, tapette, folle.

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