fatale



femme fatale

A mysterious and attractive woman who puts men in dangerous or compromising situations. James Bond is always able to see through the evil plot of the femme fatale.
See also: fatale, femme

a femme fatale

a woman who is sexually attractive but who is likely to cause trouble for men who are attracted to her She plays a Russian femme fatale in the latest Bond film.
See also: fatale, femme

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dinko-Croatian
Franciszekfrahn-CHEE-shekPolish
BenjamÍNben-khah-MEEN (Spanish)Spanish, Czech, Slovak, Icelandic
Elfleda-English (Archaic)
Ezar-Biblical
ÉAmonnAY-monIrish