femicide in French
femicide in French is féminicide, gynocide, fémicide — femicide means the act of killing a woman or girl on account of her gender, typically carried out by a man out of misogyny.
femicide in French
féminicide
The killing of a woman or girl, originally (figurative) with reference to loss of virtue but now usually (legal) specifically because of their gender and especially such a killing by a man motivated by misogyny. [1801]
gynocide
The killing of a woman or girl, originally (figurative) with reference to loss of virtue but now usually (legal) specifically because of their gender and especially such a killing by a man motivated by misogyny. [1801]
fémicide
The killing of a woman or girl, originally (figurative) with reference to loss of virtue but now usually (legal) specifically because of their gender and especially such a killing by a man motivated by misogyny. [1801]
What does "femicide" mean?
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noun The act of killing a woman or girl on account of her gender, typically carried out by a man out of misogyny.
"The report tracked cases of femicide across the region over the past decade."
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femicide in a sentence
- The report tracked cases of femicide across the region over the past decade.
- Campaigners called for stronger laws to prevent femicide.
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What is "femicide" in French?
"femicide" in French is féminicide, gynocide, fémicide. femicide means: The act of killing a woman or girl on account of her gender, typically carried out by a man out of misogyny.
How do you use "femicide" in a sentence?
Example: "The report tracked cases of femicide across the region over the past decade." In French, "femicide" is féminicide, gynocide, fémicide.
Are there other ways to say "femicide" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "femicide": féminicide, gynocide, fémicide.
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