Négresse (en. Negress)

/ne.ɡʁɛs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Refers to a woman of black race.

She is proud of her culture and identity as a negress.

Elle est fière de sa culture et de son identité en tant que négresse.

A term often perceived as pejorative.

Some consider this word offensive and prefer 'black woman'.

Certains considèrent ce mot comme offensant et préfèrent 'femme noire'.

Derived from the word 'nègre', which comes from the Spanish 'negro', historically used to refer to people of African descent.

pejorative negation

Used to describe offensive connotations.

négation péjorative

black pride

Referring to the assertion and acceptance of black cultural identity.

fierté noire

negro

A term used to refer to a person of black race, often considered pejorative.

nègre

African American

Refers to a person of African origin living in America, typically in the United States.

afro-américaine

African

Related to the African continent, especially its peoples and cultures.

africaine

Assertive use of the term.

In certain contexts, she asserts her identity as a negress.

Dans certaines contexts, elle revendique son identité en tant que négresse.

Term of camaraderie among friends.

They support each other by using this term affectionately.

Elles se soutiennent mutuellement en utilisant ce terme de manière affectueuse.