fairy
US /ˈfer.i/
UK /ˈfer.i/
1.
fée
a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers, especially a female one with wings.
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The little girl believed in tooth fairies.
La petite fille croyait aux fées des dents.
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She dressed up as a beautiful fairy for the party.
Elle s'est déguisée en belle fée pour la fête.
2.
tapette, homosexuel
(of a man) effeminate or homosexual.
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He was called a fairy by some bullies.
Il a été traité de tapette par des brutes.
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The term 'fairy' used in this context is offensive.
Le terme 'tapette' utilisé dans ce contexte est offensant.