🇫🇷 How to say

“woman” in French

femme
Illustration of "woman" in a French cultural setting
A woman with a warm smile stands at a market stall, selecting fresh vegetables while chatting with the vendor.

Usage note

Femme can mean either 'woman' or 'wife' depending on context; it's a common and respectful term used in everyday conversation.

Examples

  • Cette femme est très gentille.

    That woman is very kind.

  • Ma femme prépare le dîner.

    My wife is preparing dinner.

  • Une femme lit un livre dans le parc.

    A woman is reading a book in the park.

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What does "femme" mean?

  • A. woman
  • B. window
  • C. park
  • D. minute

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