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la fille

Can I use "la fillette" instead of "la petite fille"?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "What literary hero would you be?"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Vivian,

The word ‘fillette’ is used for very young girls or as an affectionate term so it would be the wrong register here.

Hope this helps!

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Can I use "la fillette" instead of "la petite fille"?

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