1. Plural of fille; a French word meaning girls or daughters, used in English in certain contexts or phrases.
Usage: French loanword; primarily used in historical, cultural, or literary contexts; not standard in everyday English

Examples

• The convent housed a school for young filles from noble families.
• In the 18th century, filles de joie was a euphemism used in French literature.
• The painting depicted three filles in traditional dress.
• Historical records mention the filles who attended the academy.
• The novel's filles were portrayed as educated and independent.