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damsel

/ˈdæmzəl/

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noun

Demoiselle, jeune femme

A young woman (of noble birth).

Examples :

"The damsel, a student at the prestigious academy, won first prize in the debate competition. "

La demoiselle, étudiante de la prestigieuse académie, a remporté le premier prix du concours de débat.

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noun

Demoiselle, jeune fille

A girl; a maiden (without sexual experience).

Examples :

"The young damsel was hesitant to speak in front of the class. "

La jeune demoiselle hésitait à parler devant la classe.

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noun

Demoiselle, jeune femme

A young woman who is not married.

Examples :

"The new damsel in the office quickly made friends with her coworkers. "

La nouvelle demoiselle du bureau s'est rapidement fait des amis avec ses collègues.

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noun

Demoiselle, suivante

An unmarried lady-in-waiting.

Examples :

"The queen's damsel carefully arranged her royal robes. "

La demoiselle de la reine arrangea soigneusement ses robes royales.

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noun

Claquoir

A chattering damsel (component of a mill).

Examples :

"The waterwheel's damsel was clogged with leaves, slowing the mill's output. "

Le claquoir de la roue à aubes était obstrué par des feuilles, ce qui ralentissait le débit du moulin.