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girl

showgirl

noun GURL Rare

Also means

chorus girl

Usage Note

Girl is a French loanword from English used specifically for a female cabaret or chorus dancer, as in the Folies Bergère tradition — it does not mean 'girl' in the general sense (which is fille or jeune fille). The plural is les girls. Its use is largely confined to the entertainment industry.

Examples

"Les girls entraient en scène en souriant."

Natural Translation

The showgirls came on stage smiling.

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