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femme fatale

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noun femme fa·tale \ˌfem-fə-ˈtal, ˌfam-, -ˈtäl\

Definition of femme fatale

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femmes fatales

play \ˌfem-fə-ˈtal(z), ˌfam-, -ˈtäl(z)\

  1. 1 :  a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations

  2. 2 :  a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery

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Examples of femme fatale in a Sentence

  1. an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales

Origin and Etymology of femme fatale

French, literally, disastrous woman

femme fatale Synonyms

Synonyms
enchantress, siren, seductress, temptress
Related Words
beguiler, charmer, seducer, vamp; sexpot, sex symbol

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femme fatale

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Definition of femme fatale for English Language Learners

  • : a very attractive woman who causes trouble or unhappiness for the men who become involved with her

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