French · Family & People
femme
wife
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A married woman in relation to her spouse.
Example
Sa femme est avocate.
His wife is a lawyer.
Etymology
'Femme' derives from the Latin 'femina,' emphasizing gender and social roles through history, adapting in French over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
Utilized in both formal and informal interactions, 'femme' describes both wives and women in varied contexts, additionally serving in idiomatic expressions.
Literary Heritage
Frequently appears in literary works, such as 'Madame Bovary' by Gustave Flaubert, exploring the complexities of womanhood.