unmarried woman

• Femme qui n'est pas mariée, souvent appelée célibataire, ou vieille fille dans un usage désuet.

A woman who is not married, often referred to as a single woman or spinster in older usage.

1. Adult female not marriedA2formal

   A woman who has never been married or is not currently married.

   femme célibataire

   • She is an unmarried woman living independently.
   • The census form asked about the number of unmarried women in the household.
   • Many unmarried women today focus on their careers.

2. Historical term: spinsterB2formal

   A term historically used to describe an unmarried woman, often implying she is beyond the typical age for marriage.

   vieille fille

   • In the 19th century, an unmarried woman was often called a spinster.
   • The novel's protagonist is an unmarried woman who defies social expectations.
   • The term 'spinster' is now considered outdated and sometimes pejorative.