maiden in French

maiden in French is inaugural, demoiselle, jeune femme — maiden means describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.

maiden in French

inaugural

adj

demoiselle

noun

(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.

jeune femme

noun

(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.

jeune fille

noun

(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.

pucelle

noun

(now, _, chiefly, _, literary) A girl or an unmarried young woman.

vierge

noun

(archaic) A female virgin.

pucelle

noun

(archaic) A female virgin.

What does "maiden" mean?

adj Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.
"The ship set out on its maiden voyage to great fanfare."
adj Never married; unmarried (used of a woman, now somewhat old-fashioned).
"She lived out her days as a maiden aunt, doting on her nieces and nephews."
noun (literary or old-fashioned) A young unmarried woman.
"The old ballad tells of a fair maiden waiting for her love to return."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

maiden in a sentence

The ship set out on its maiden voyage to great fanfare.
The MP gave her maiden speech in Parliament last week.
She lived out her days as a maiden aunt, doting on her nieces and nephews.
The old ballad tells of a fair maiden waiting for her love to return.

Similar words in French

first inaugural virgin

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "maiden" in French?

"maiden" in French is inaugural, demoiselle, jeune femme. maiden means: Describing the first occurrence of something, such as a journey, speech, or attempt.

How do you use "maiden" in a sentence?

Example: "The ship set out on its maiden voyage to great fanfare." In French, "maiden" is inaugural, demoiselle, jeune femme.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "maiden": inaugural, demoiselle, jeune femme, jeune fille, pucelle, vierge.

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