female in French
female in French is femelle, féminin — female means a person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
female in French
femelle
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
féminin
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
femelle
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]
femelle
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.
What does "female" mean?
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noun A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
"The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly."
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adj Relating to or being female.
"The team has three female players and four male players."
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female in a sentence
- The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly.
- Each female lays several eggs in a nest near the water.
- The team has three female players and four male players.
- A female doctor was available for the appointment.
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What is "female" in French?
"female" in French is femelle, féminin. female means: A person, animal, or plant of the sex or gender that produces eggs or bears offspring.
How do you use "female" in a sentence?
Example: "The zoo welcomed a new female, and the keepers hope she will settle in quickly." In French, "female" is femelle, féminin.
Are there other ways to say "female" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "female": femelle, féminin.
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