nubile

• Adjectif désignant une jeune femme ayant atteint la maturité sexuelle et considérée comme apte au mariage; dans l'usage moderne, il est souvent perçu comme vieilli ou péjoratif.

An adjective, now considered old-fashioned or offensive, originally used to describe a young woman who is sexually mature and considered suitable for marriage.

1. Marriageable ageC1formal

   Describes a young woman who is considered old enough or suitable for marriage.

   Nubile (en âge de se marier)

   • In some cultures, girls are considered nubile after reaching a certain age.
   • The novel's protagonist is a nubile young woman from a wealthy family.
   • Historically, nubile women were often presented at court.

   Synonymeseligiblemarriageable