femme fatale
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noun \ˌfem-fə-ˈtal, ˌfam-, -ˈtäl\ plural femmes fa·tales \-ˈtal(z), -ˈtäl(z)\
Definition of FEMME FATALE
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
See Examples of FEMME FATALE
- <an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales>
Origin of FEMME FATALE
French, literally, disastrous woman
First Known Use: 1912
Related to FEMME FATALE
- Synonyms
- enchantress, siren, seductress, temptress
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