Féminin (en. Female)
/feminɛ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Pertaining to women.
Feminine gestures are often more delicate.
Les gestes féminins sont souvent plus délicats.
Refers to a grammatical gender that designates the female sex.
The word 'house' is feminine in French.
Le mot 'maison' est féminin en français.
Concerning the nature or characteristics of women.
She has a feminine approach to economic issues.
Elle a une approche féminine des problèmes économiques.
Etymology
From the Latin 'femininus', meaning 'related to the woman'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
women's free choice
The right of women to have control over their bodies.
libre choix féminin
women's education
Women's access to education.
éducation féminine
women's awakening
A growing awareness of women's rights.
réveil féminin
Related Words
feminism
Movement for equality of rights between the sexes.
féminisme
feminist
A person who defends women's rights.
féministe
femininity
Qualities or characteristics associated with women.
féminité
Slang Meanings
A woman who likes to assert herself.
She is really feminine, always ready to fight for her rights.
Elle est vraiment féminine, toujours prête à se battre pour ses droits.
A lifestyle focused on women.
She manages her life in a feminine way, always looking beautiful.
Elle gère sa life de manière féminine, toujours en beauté.