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femme

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femme  (fm)
adj.
Slang Exhibiting stereotypical or exaggerated feminine traits. Used especially of lesbians and gay men.
n.
1. Slang One who is femme.
2. Informal A woman or girl.
[French, from Old French, from Latin fmina; see feminine.]
femme French [fam (English) fɛm]
n
a woman or wife
Translations
femme [fæm, fem]
A. N la que hace de "chica" en una relación lesbiana
B. ADJ (in lesbian relationship) → femenina
C. CPD femme fatale N → mujer f fatal
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