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Girlfriend vs. Girl friend
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I know that when someone writes "girlfriend" he means the girl he loves
and when he writes "girl friend" he means just a friend.
My question is: when someone is speaking, how do you know which one they mean?
I know that when someone writes "girlfriend" he means the girl he loves
and when he writes "girl friend" he means just a friend.
My question is: when someone is speaking, how do you know which one they mean?
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To emphasise the difference, you would say "girl friend" as two distinct words. (or, use "female friend").
I agree with Peachey.
Also, in the USA, a male would never say refer to his female friends as "girl friends." As Peachey indicated, he would use "female friend," or perhaps "girl I'm friends with."
A female might refer to her female friends as "girlfriends." If she is a lesbian or if you are uncertain whether she is, I suppose this could be confusing, but usually the context of the statement makes it clear that she means just a friend and not a romantic partner.
Also, in the USA, a male would never say refer to his female friends as "girl friends." As Peachey indicated, he would use "female friend," or perhaps "girl I'm friends with."
A female might refer to her female friends as "girlfriends." If she is a lesbian or if you are uncertain whether she is, I suppose this could be confusing, but usually the context of the statement makes it clear that she means just a friend and not a romantic partner.
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