femme
femme Lexical Profile
femme Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Exhibiting, relating to, or identifying with a traditionally feminine appearance, gender expression, or aesthetic, especially within LGBTQ+ communities.
"They opted for a decidedly femme aesthetic for the evening gala, wearing a vintage silk gown and pearl earrings."
• noun
A lesbian or queer person whose gender expression, appearance, and demeanor are traditionally or intentionally feminine.
"As a proud femme, she wrote extensively about the history of gender expression within queer communities."
A woman or girl, especially one perceived as stylish, glamorous, or traditionally feminine.
"The classic film noir featured a mysterious femme who captivated the detective from the moment she walked into his office."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern English, "femme" is primarily used within LGBTQ+ contexts to describe an intentional, often subversive expression of traditional femininity, typically contrasted with "butch" or "masc."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from French "femme" (meaning "woman" or "wife"), which derives from Old French and ultimately from Latin "femina" (woman).