fillâtre

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French

Etymology

From Old French fillastre, from Latin filiaster.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fi.jatʁ/ ~ /fi.jɑtʁ/
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Noun

fillâtre m or f (plural fillâtres)

  1. (dated) stepchild (especially an evil one)
    Synonym: bel-enfant
  2. (by extension) bad or uncaring child

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