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spinster in French

spinster in French is vieille fille, fileuse, fileur — spinster means an older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

spinster in French

vieille fille
noun
(sometimes, derogatory) A woman who has never been married, especially one past the typical marrying age according to social traditions.
fileuse
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.
fileur
noun
(obsolete) Someone whose occupation was spinning thread.

What does "spinster" mean?

  1. noun An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.
    "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty."

spinster in a sentence

  • In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "spinster" in French?

"spinster" in French is vieille fille, fileuse, fileur. spinster means: An older, unmarried woman, especially one past the age when marriage was traditionally expected.

How do you use "spinster" in a sentence?

Example: "In the novel, she is mocked by relatives for remaining a spinster at thirty." In French, "spinster" is vieille fille, fileuse, fileur.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "spinster": vieille fille, fileuse, fileur.

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