prostitute in French
prostitute in French is prostituée, prostitué, fille de joie — prostitute means a person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
prostitute in French
prostituée
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
prostitué
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
fille de joie
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
fille des rues
A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage. [from 17th c.]
prostituer
What does "prostitute" mean?
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noun A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
"The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life."
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verb To sell (oneself or one's talents) for money in a way seen as demeaning.
"Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck."
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prostitute in a sentence
- The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life.
- Critics accused the writer of prostituting his talent for a quick paycheck.
- He refused to prostitute his principles just to win the contract.
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What is "prostitute" in French?
"prostitute" in French is prostituée, prostitué, fille de joie. prostitute means: A person who has sex with others in exchange for money.
How do you use "prostitute" in a sentence?
Example: "The film follows a former prostitute trying to rebuild her life." In French, "prostitute" is prostituée, prostitué, fille de joie.
Are there other ways to say "prostitute" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "prostitute": prostituée, prostitué, fille de joie, fille des rues, prostituer.
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