No. 6,291 in French
gal
"Gal" is an informal term in French for "girl" or "chick."
In a sentence
Elle est une super gal, toujours prête à aider ses amis.
She is a great gal, always ready to help her friends.
The word 'gal' is used here colloquially to refer to a woman, showing admiration for her traits.
Lors du bal, j'ai rencontré une gal qui dansait merveilleusement.
At the ball, I met a gal who danced wonderfully.
The term 'gal' here highlights a specific young woman, adding familiarity to the sentence.
En patinage artistique, cette gal a remporté toutes les compétitions.
In figure skating, this gal won all the competitions.
Again used informally, 'gal' refers to a skilled young woman excelling in her field.
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