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.

From Project Gutenberg

So he characterized it, to Lightmark's amusement, when they were discussing their cigarettes and the jeune première in the interval between the acts.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg