noun / adjective
femme
FEM/fˈɛm/
A feminine queer identity or its expression.
For Alex, being femme is an important part of queer identity.
Etymology
French femme means “woman.” Its use for the more feminine partner in a lesbian couple provides the historical connection to today's sense of a person with a feminine presentation.
In context
Tell me about the roles that lesbians play, you know, butch, femme, all that.
More examples
- She describes her queer style as femme, even in jeans and boots.
- The discussion brings together femmes from across the queer community.
- Alex's femme identity is about more than clothing.
Forms
femme · femmes
Similar words
- feminine
- Describes gender expression broadly, without necessarily implying a queer identity.