Meaning of Female
being a woman or a girl
In simple words: A woman or girl. Someone identified as a woman.
Female in a sentence
- The female cat is always more playful than the male cat.
- She is a female engineer who works in a male-dominated field.
- They organized a seminar for female entrepreneurs to share their experiences.
- The organization focuses on empowering female leaders in the community.
How to use Female
Use 'female' when talking about gender in scientific or formal contexts, but avoid in casual conversations. 'Woman' is often preferred in everyday speech.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'female' like 'feminine'—both start with 'fe' and relate to women.
Related words
Collocations with Female
- female athlete
- female leader
- female role model
Common mistakes with Female
- 'Female' is not used as a verb. Some might confuse it with 'feminine'.
- Learners might use 'female' incorrectly for a group of women, e.g., saying 'the females' instead of 'the women'.
Female appears in
Female in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
أنثى
امرأة أو فتاة. شخص يُعرف بأنه امرأة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মহিলা
একজন মহিলা বা মেয়ে। যাকে মহিলা হিসেবে চিহ্নিত করা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Weiblich
Eine Frau oder ein Mädchen. Jemand, der als Frau identifiziert wird.
- SpanishEspañol
Femenina
Una mujer o niña. Alguien identificada como mujer.
- Persianفارسی
زن، مونث
یه زن یا دختر. کسی که زن شناخته میشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Femme
Une femme ou une fille. Quelqu'un identifié comme une femme.
- Hindiहिन्दी
महिला
एक महिला या लड़की। वह व्यक्ति जिसे महिला के रूप में पहचाना जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Femmina
Una donna o una ragazza. Qualcuno identificato come donna.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Feminino
Uma mulher ou menina. Alguém identificado como mulher.
- RussianРусский
Женский
Женщина или девочка. Человек, идентифицирующий себя как женщина.
- Urduاردو
عورت
ایک عورت یا لڑکی۔ وہ شخص جسے عورت کے طور پر پہچانا جائے۔
- Chinese中文
女性
一个女人或女孩。被认定为女性的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Female
What does Female mean?
A woman or girl. Someone identified as a woman.
What is the definition of Female?
being a woman or a girl
How do you use Female in a sentence?
The female cat is always more playful than the male cat.
Can you give another example of Female?
She is a female engineer who works in a male-dominated field.
What are synonyms for Female?
Common alternatives include woman, girl, lady, female person.
What is the opposite of Female?
Opposite meanings include male, man.
What words go with Female?
It commonly pairs with female athlete, female leader, female role model.
What are common mistakes when using Female?
'Female' is not used as a verb. Some might confuse it with 'feminine'. Learners might use 'female' incorrectly for a group of women, e.g., saying 'the females' instead of 'the women'.
How do you pronounce Female?
US: /["/ˈfiːmeɪl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfiːmeɪl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Female?
Use 'female' when talking about gender in scientific or formal contexts, but avoid in casual conversations. 'Woman' is often preferred in everyday speech.
What CEFR level is Female?
"Female" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.






