demoiselle

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la demoiselle

A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).

Ces demoiselles sont adorables dans leurs robes roses assorties.Those girls are adorable in their matching pink dresses.

2. (young lady)

a. young woman

Iris est devenue une demoiselle charmante.Iris has grown up to be a lovely young woman.

3. (insect)

a. damselfly

J'adore observer les demoiselles qui volettent autour de mon étang en été.I love watching the damselflies flitting around my pond in the summer.

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