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/ fɛm / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun a lesbian who embraces identity markers that are associated with traditional expressions of femininity, as clothing, hairstyle, interests, or behaviors. a gay man who embraces identity markers that are associated with traditional expressions of femininity. any person who adopts a feminine appearance, manner, or persona. adjective noting or relating to this style or gender expression.
Origin of femme First recorded in 1930–35; from French: literally “woman”; see origin at feme
Words nearby femme feminism, feminist, feminization, feminize, Fem Lib, femme , femme de chambre, femme fatale, femmy, femoral, femoral artery
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Example sentences from the Web for femme Yet for all her cred as a femme serieux, Kennedy keeps in close touch with the naughty girl of her past.
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Sometimes they bring out the femme fatale who uses her sexuality like a weapon.
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BAILEY joins Casey in the trend toward more ambiguous, less gender-specific names, unlike the old macho Busters and femme Missys.
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On the surface at least—and surface was powerful in those days—these women (even the secretaries) are femme fatales.
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Valued at $8 million to $12 million, Femme au chapeau humorously represents a bearded lady in a childlike outfit.
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At present, though married, she is a femme seule: but how long will she remain the only electric wonder in London?
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 101, November 28, 1891 | Various
She questioned Madame Vauchelet as to the probable cost of a femme de ménage.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona Caird
The quick responsiveness of her own voice seemed to confound the Femme de Ballast, and her face suffused.
The Battle Of The Strong, Complete | Gilbert Parker
She fled and he allowed her to descend the stairway, followed by her femme de chambre.
His Excellency the Minister | Jules Claretie
A femme de chambre would make twenty-five francs a month at a hotel.
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British Dictionary definitions for femme / (French fam , English fɛm ) /
noun a woman or wife
(fɛm ) a lesbian who adopts a feminine role in a relationship
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Words related to femme girl, mother, madam, sister, daughter, matron, lady, grandmother, gal, gentlewoman, she, miss, mrs