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orphanage in French

orphanage in French is orphelinat, maison d'enfants — orphanage means a home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.

orphanage in French

orphelinat
noun
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.
maison d'enfants
noun
A residential institution for the care and protection of orphans.

What does "orphanage" mean?

  1. noun A home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.
    "She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young."
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orphanage in a sentence

  • She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young.

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What is "orphanage" in French?

"orphanage" in French is orphelinat, maison d'enfants. orphanage means: A home or institution that houses and cares for orphaned children.

How do you use "orphanage" in a sentence?

Example: "She grew up in an orphanage after losing both parents young." In French, "orphanage" is orphelinat, maison d'enfants.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "orphanage": orphelinat, maison d'enfants.

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