orphan in French
orphan in French is orphelin, orpheline — orphan means a child whose parents have both died (or, more loosely, abandoned them).
orphan in French
orphelin
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.
orpheline
A person, especially a minor, both or (rarely) one of whose parents have died.
What does "orphan" mean?
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noun A child whose parents have both died (or, more loosely, abandoned them).
"The charity funds a school for war orphans."
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verb To leave a child without parents, usually through death.
"The earthquake orphaned hundreds of children overnight."
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noun Something left without the support, source, or connection it depended on.
"The project became an orphan when its funding agency shut down."
orphan in a sentence
- The charity funds a school for war orphans.
- The earthquake orphaned hundreds of children overnight.
- The project became an orphan when its funding agency shut down.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "orphan" in French?
"orphan" in French is orphelin, orpheline. orphan means: A child whose parents have both died (or, more loosely, abandoned them).
How do you use "orphan" in a sentence?
Example: "The charity funds a school for war orphans." In French, "orphan" is orphelin, orpheline.
Are there other ways to say "orphan" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "orphan": orphelin, orpheline.
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