femme fatale

femme fa·tale

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fem fuh-tal, -tahl, fey-; French fam fa-tal]
- /ˌfɛm fəˈtæl, -ˈtɑl, feɪ-; French fam faˈtal/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fem fuh-tal, -tahl, fey-; French fam fa-tal]
- /ˌfɛm fəˈtæl, -ˈtɑl, feɪ-; French fam faˈtal/

Definitions of femme fatale words

noun plural femme fatale an irresistibly attractive woman, especially one who leads men into difficult, dangerous, or disastrous situations; siren. 1
countable noun femme fatale If a woman has a reputation as a femme fatale, she is considered to be very attractive sexually, and likely to cause problems for any men who are attracted to her. 0
noun femme fatale an alluring or seductive woman, esp one who causes men to love her to their own distress 0
noun femme fatale an alluring woman, esp. one who leads men to their downfall or ruin 0
noun femme fatale An attractive and seductive but ultimately dangerous woman. 0

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Parts of speech for Femme fatale

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femme fatale popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for femme fatale

noun femme fatale

vamp — a seductive woman who uses her sensuality to exploit men.
courtesan — In former times, a courtesan was a woman who had sexual relationships with rich and powerful men for money.
temptress — a woman who tempts, entices, or allures.
flirt — to court triflingly or act amorously without serious intentions; play at love; coquet.
seductress — a woman who seduces.

All 7 Synonyms of femme fatale