femme fatale
noun
femme fa·tale
ˌfem-fə-ˈtal 
ˌfam-,
-ˈtäl
plural femmes fatales
ˌfem-fə-ˈtal(z)
ˌfam-,
-ˈtäl(z)
1
: a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations
2
: a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery
Examples of femme fatale in a Sentence
an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales
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One day, he’s approached by a femme fatale to uncover corruption and agrees in an effort to make his hometown a better place to live.
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Your character is a walking spoiler, but was the chance to play in the femme fatale realm part of the appeal?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
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Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Your character is a walking spoiler, but was the chance to play in the femme fatale realm part of the appeal?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for femme fatale
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“Femme fatale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/femme%20fatale. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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