jeune première

[ French zhœn pruh-myer ]

noun

, plural jeunes pre·mières [zh, œ, n p, r, uh, -, myer].

1. the female juvenile lead in a play or movie.
2. a young actress who plays such a role.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jeune première¹

1920–25; < French: literally, young first (actress)

Example Sentences

While playing the "jeune premiere" she was recognized by her mother.

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