Femme (en. Women)

/fam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Human being of the female sex, adult, as opposed to 'girl'.

This woman has succeeded in her career.

Cette femme a réussi dans sa carrière.

Wife or partner.

He invited his wife to the party.

Il a invité sa femme à la fête.

Terms used to refer to a woman in specific contexts.

She is a very influential businesswoman.

C'est une femme d'affaires très influente.

From the Latin 'femina', which means 'woman' or 'girl'.

femme fatale

Attractive and mysterious woman who lures men into dangerous situations.

femme fatale

housekeeper

Person, often a woman, who does the cleaning.

femme de ménage

housewife

Woman who takes care of the home and family without engaging in outside employment.

femme au foyer

feminism

Movement for the defense of women's rights.

feminisme

femininity

Set of cultural and social characteristics attributed to women.

féminité

maternity

State or condition of being a mother.

maternité

Sweetie

Look at that sweetie, she's really nice.

Regarde cette nénette, elle est super sympa.

Chick

She's a chick who knows what she wants.

C'est une gonzesse qui sait ce qu'elle veut.

Broad

He's with a really cool broad.

Il est avec une meuf vraiment cool.