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effeminate in French

effeminate in French is efféminé, efféminée — effeminate means of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.

effeminate in French

efféminé
adj
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.
efféminée
adj
(often, derogatory, of a man or boy) Exhibiting behaviour or mannerisms considered typical of a woman; unmasculine.

What does "effeminate" mean?

  1. adj Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.
    "The actor was praised for his effeminate portrayal of the character."
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effeminate in a sentence

  • The actor was praised for his effeminate portrayal of the character.

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What is "effeminate" in French?

"effeminate" in French is efféminé, efféminée. effeminate means: Of a man or boy, having qualities or mannerisms traditionally associated with women.

How do you use "effeminate" in a sentence?

Example: "The actor was praised for his effeminate portrayal of the character." In French, "effeminate" is efféminé, efféminée.

Are there other ways to say "effeminate" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "effeminate": efféminé, efféminée.

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