Plural of femme; a woman or girl, especially in French-speaking contexts, or a lesbian who presents in a traditionally feminine way.
From French 'femme' meaning woman, derived from Latin 'femina' (woman). The word entered English through French influence and is used both as a direct French plural and in English LGBTQ+ terminology to describe gender expression.
The word 'femme' has evolved far beyond its original French meaning—in queer communities worldwide, it's become a powerful identity term that celebrates femininity as a choice and expression, completely separate from biological sex.
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