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maiden

UK
/ˈmeɪ.dən/
US
/ˈmeɪ.dən/

Translations

maidennoun
maidens
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪdən/
US
/ˈmeɪdən/
jeune filleJeune femme non mariée ; emploi courant ou littéraire selon le contexte.
The knight vowed to rescue the maiden from the tower.
Le chevalier jura de sauver la jeune fille de la tour.
Additional translations
over blancCricket ; over sans point marqué.
non-gagnantCourse hippique ; se dit d’un cheval ou concurrent n’ayant encore jamais gagné.
Synonyms
maid
damsel
lass
miss
young woman
young lady
girl
virgin
maidenadjective
UK
/ˈmeɪ.dən/
US
/ˈmeɪ.dən/
inauguralSe dit surtout d’une première réalisation, d’un premier voyage ou d’une première tentative.
The ship embarked on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
Le navire a effectué son voyage inaugural à travers l’Atlantique.
célibataireSurtout pour une femme non mariée ; emploi plus littéraire ou soutenu.
The maiden princess was admired by many suitors in the kingdom.
La princesse célibataire était admirée par de nombreux prétendants du royaume.
Synonyms
initial
first
primary
original
novel

Definitions

maidennoun
An unmarried girl or young woman, especially one who is not yet married.
The knight vowed to rescue the maiden from the tower.
A racehorse or other competitor that has not yet won a race or contest.
The trainer entered two maidens in the novice stakes.
Cricket: an over in which no runs are scored.
His spell began with two consecutive maidens.
maidenadjective
Being the first of its kind or the first attempt.
The ship embarked on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.
Unmarried or single, typically used to describe a young woman.
The maiden princess was admired by many suitors in the kingdom.
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