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 female of the species is larger than the male."
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adj Relating to or being female.
"The clinic offers female health screenings on Tuesdays."
female in a sentence
- The female of the species is larger than the male.
- The clinic offers female health screenings on Tuesdays.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
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 female of the species is larger than the male." 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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