French maid

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English

Woman in a French maid outfit, Paris.

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /fɹɛnt͡ʃ meɪd/

Noun

French maid (plural French maids)

A lady's maidservant of French origin, formerly considered a status symbol among wealthy households; now usually with reference to the titillating costume associated with them.

Translations

risqué maid stereotype

French: soubrette (fr) f

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