Usage Note
Biche is the female of the deer (cerf). It is also used as a term of endearment — ma biche ('my darling') — particularly toward women and girls. The young of a biche is called un faon.
Examples
"Une biche traverse la forêt."
Natural Translation
A doe is crossing the forest.

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