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sylph in French

sylph in French is sylphe, sylphide — sylph means an invisible being of the air.

sylph in French

sylphe
noun
The elemental being of air, usually female.
sylphide
noun
The elemental being of air, usually female.

What does "sylph" mean?

  1. noun An invisible being of the air.
  2. noun The elemental being of air, usually female.
  3. noun A slender woman or girl, usually graceful and sometimes with the implication of sublime station over everyday people.
  4. noun Any of the mainly dark green and blue hummingbirds (genus Aglaiocercus), the male of which has a long forked tail.
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What is "sylph" in French?

"sylph" in French is sylphe, sylphide. sylph means: An invisible being of the air.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sylph": sylphe, sylphide.

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