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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
adj
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
féminin
adj
Belonging to the sex which typically produces eggs (ova), or to the gender which is typically associated with it. [from 14th c.]
femelle
adj
(figuratively) Having an internal socket, as in a connector or pipe fitting. [from 16th c.]
femelle
noun
One of the female (feminine) sex or gender.

What does "female" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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.

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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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