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female

UK
/ˈfiːmeɪl/
US
/ˈfiːmeɪl/

Translations

femalenoun
females
pl
UK
/ˈfiː.meɪl/
US
/ˈfiː.meɪl/
The female in the group was the first to volunteer for the task.
La femme du groupe a été la première à se porter volontaire pour la tâche.
femelleEn parlant d’un animal de sexe féminin.
The female lion is usually the primary hunter in the pride.
La femelle lion est généralement la principale chasseuse de la troupe.
Additional translations
femelleTechnique, pour désigner la partie creuse d’un assemblage ou d’un connecteur.
Synonyms
woman
girl
lady
female person
feminine
Antonyms
male
femaleadjective
more female
Comp.
most female
Super.
UK
/ˈfiːmeɪl/
US
/ˈfiːmeɪl/
fémininEn parlant de qualités traditionnellement associées aux femmes.
The design had a distinctly female elegance to it.
Le design avait une élégance nettement féminine.
The female athletes competed fiercely in the championship.
Les athlètes féminines ont lutté avec acharnement pendant le championnat.
femelleEn biologie, pour désigner le sexe capable de porter des petits ou de produire des ovules.
The female bird was observed building a nest.
L’oiseau femelle a été observé en train de construire un nid.
Additional translations
femelleTechnique, en parlant d’une pièce, d’un connecteur ou d’une prise.
Synonyms
she
gynic
lady-like
feminine
womanly
Antonyms
male

Definitions

femalenoun
An individual of the sex that is typically characterized by the production of ova or eggs and that has the capacity to bear offspring or produce milk.
The female of the species is often responsible for nurturing the young.
A woman or girl.
The female in the group was the first to volunteer for the task.
A female animal.
The female lion is usually the primary hunter in the pride.
The hollow part of a machine, device, or connector into which a corresponding male part is inserted.
Ensure the male plug is fully inserted into the female.
femaleadjective
Relating to or characteristic of women or girls.
The female athletes competed fiercely in the championship.
Having qualities traditionally associated with women.
The design had a distinctly female elegance to it.
Of or denoting the sex that can bear offspring or produce eggs.
The female bird was observed building a nest.
Designating a part of a machine, device, or connector into which another (male) part fits or plugs.
The cable has a female connector on one end.
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