fille manquée

French

Etymology

Literally "failed girl" or "deficient girl", fille (“girl”) + manquée, the past participle form of manquer (“to miss”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /fij mɑ̃.ke/

Noun

fille manquée f (plural filles manquées)

(often derogatory) tomgirl; boy who behaves like a girl; effeminate man or boy

See also

garçon manqué

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