Also means
darling, chick (familiar address)
Usage Note
Poulette literally means a young female chicken (poule = hen). As a term of affectionate address (ma poulette), it is warm but informal, used toward women or girls. In old slang, une poulette could also mean 'a girl'. Compare poulet (m), which is the standard word for 'chicken' (meat).
Examples
"La fermière appelle ses poulettes chaque matin."
Natural Translation
The farmer calls her young hens every morning.
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