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virgin

/ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/

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noun

Vierge

A person who has never had sexual intercourse, or sometimes, one who has never engaged in any sexual activity at all.

Examples :

"The new student was known as a virgin in the class, as she had never dated anyone. "

La nouvelle étudiante était connue comme une vierge dans la classe, car elle n'était jamais sortie avec personne.

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noun

Vierge

(early Christian Church) a woman noted for religious piety who has never been married.

Examples :

"In the early Christian community, the elder sister was known as a virgin for her devout life and unmarried status. "

Dans la communauté chrétienne primitive, la sœur aînée était connue comme une vierge pour sa vie pieuse et son statut de célibataire.

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noun

Vierge

One who has never used or experienced a specified thing.

Examples :

"The new student was a virgin to the school's complicated lunch system. "

Le nouvel élève était une vierge du système de déjeuner compliqué de l'école.

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noun

Vierge

Any of several species of gossamer-winged butterflies of the family Lycaenidae.

Examples :

"The butterfly garden at school had several virgin butterflies fluttering around the flowers. "

Le jardin de papillons de l'école comptait plusieurs vierges voltigeant autour des fleurs.

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noun

Un insecte femelle produisant des œufs dont sont issues les jeunes, bien qu'il n'y ait pas eu de fécondation par un mâle ; un insecte parthénogénétique.

A female insect producing eggs from which young are hatched, though there has been no fecundation by a male; a parthenogenetic insect.

Examples :

"The scientist observed the virgin aphids, noting their ability to reproduce without a male. "

Le scientifique a observé les pucerons vierges, notant leur capacité à se reproduire sans mâle.

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adjective

Vierge, pucelle

(usually not comparable) In a state of virginity; chaste, not having had sexual intercourse.

Examples :

"The young woman was known throughout the school for her virginal purity. "

La jeune femme était connue dans toute l'école pour sa pureté virginale.

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adjective

Intact, vierge

Of a physical object, untouched.

Examples :

"The antique vase was a virgin piece, still in its original, unopened box. "

Le vase antique était une pièce vierge, encore dans sa boîte d'origine, non ouverte.

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adjective

Vierge, intact

Not yet cultivated, explored, or exploited by humans or humans of certain civilizations.

Examples :

"The virgin lands of the Americas were awaiting the Europeans."

Les terres vierges des Amériques attendaient les Européens.

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adjective

Vierge, extra vierge

Of olive oil, obtained by mechanical means, so that the oil is not altered.

Examples :

"The olive oil used in the school's salad bar was virgin, guaranteeing a pure taste. "

L'huile d'olive utilisée dans le salad bar de l'école était extra vierge, garantissant un goût pur.

food agriculture quality

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adjective

Sans alcool

(usually not comparable) Of mixed drinks, not containing alcohol.

Examples :

"a virgin daiquiri"

un daiquiri sans alcool