Femmes (en. Women)

[fam]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
An individual of the female sex, generally an adult.
Women play a key role in society.
Les femmes jouent un rôle clé dans la société.
The set of people of the female sex.
Women's rights are essential to equality.
Les droits des femmes sont essentiels à l'égalité.
Woman as a gender or social class.
Women have fought for their rights for decades.
Les femmes ont lutté pour leurs droits depuis des décennies.

Etymology

The word 'femme' comes from the Latin 'feminam', which means 'female' or 'woman'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

housewives
Women who take care of domestic tasks.
les femmes au foyer
women writers
Female writers or authors.
femmes de lettres
women's rights
All the rights granted to women.
droit des femmes

Related Words

femininity
Qualities and characteristics associated with women.
féminité
feminism
A social and political movement for gender equality.
féminisme
maternity
The state of a woman who has children.
maternité

Slang Meanings

Girl
Look at that girl, she has style.
Regarde cette fille, elle a du style.
Chick
That chick is really nice.
Cette meuf est super sympa.
Lady
An elegant lady is always well received.
Une dame élégante est toujours bien accueillie.