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
Isidoroee-see-DHO-ro (Spanish), ee-zee-DO-ro (Italian)Spanish, Italian
RondaRAHN-dəEnglish
Silvanussil-VAY-nəs (English)Roman Mythology, Ancient Roman, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Felicidade-Portuguese
Lucretia-Ancient Roman, Roman Mythology
Effie (1)EF-eeEnglish (Archaic)