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femmelette

weakling

noun fam-LET Rare

Also means

sissy

Usage Note

Femmelette is a mildly derogatory, informal term calling someone spineless or cowardly, implying they lack toughness. It is gendered in form (feminine noun) but can be applied to men as an insult. In modern usage it is considered sexist and is increasingly avoided in polite contexts.

Examples

"Arrête de te plaindre, espèce de femmelette!"

Natural Translation

Stop complaining, you weakling!

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