No. 8,177 in French
valette
"Valette" is a diminutive form referring to a young valet or attendant.
In a sentence
La valette a soigneusement nettoyé les chaussures.
The valet carefully cleaned the shoes.
In this sentence, 'valette' refers to a valet, indicating a person responsible for such chores.
Le château possède une valette au service de ses invités.
The castle has a valet at the service of its guests.
Here, 'valette' denotes a servant or attendant available for the guests residing in the castle.
Pendant la soirée, elle a interprété le rôle de la valette.
During the evening, she played the role of the valet.
In this context, 'valette' is used to describe a role in a play or depiction of someone who serves as a valet.
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