Main Entry:

femme fa·tale

Pronunciation:

\ˌfem-fə-ˈtal, ˌfam-, -ˈtäl\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural femmes fa·tales \-ˈtal(z), -ˈtäl(z)\

Etymology:

French, literally, disastrous woman

Date:

1912

1 : a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations 2 : a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery