French Conversation · Level 61
71 words
French word
féminité
Pronunciation
IPA/feminite/
Meaning
- feminine nounfemininity
Example
J'aime sa féminité.
I like her femininity.
More examples
Elle exprime sa féminité par son style.
She expresses her femininity through her style.
Core concept
A socially recognized pattern of feminine presence, from styling and posture to manner and perceived qualities.
Common phrases
exprimer sa féminité
express ___ femininity
assumer sa féminité
embrace ___ femininity
Similar words
allure: The general impression created by someone's appearance, walk, and bearing.
charme: An appealing quality that draws people in and wins their affection.
grâce: Elegant smoothness expressed through movements and gestures.
élégance: Sophisticated refinement visible in dress and mannerisms.
Definition in French
Caractère, allure ou qualités associées à l'idée de femme dans une société donnée.
Word origin
French féminité combines féminin with -ité, an abstract-noun ending inherited from Latin -itas, and féminin ultimately goes back to Latin femina.
Usage tips
- Because féminité can suggest conventional gender expectations, wording such as traits traditionally associated with women may be clearer in sensitive contexts.