female
gb/fˈimˌeɪl/ us/fˈimˌeɪl/
A2
Inglese
~ 2100
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adjective
A2
property
1
Of the sex that can bear young
Being the sex that can have babies or make eggs.
Schema d'uso:
[female] [noun]
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'female' with 'feminine'; 'feminine' refers to qualities associated with women, not biological sex.
Sinonimi
womanly (Emphasizes qualities traditionally associated with women; can be more subjective.)
Contrari
male (Refers to the sex that produces sperm rather than eggs.)
Collocazioni
female student
|female worker
|female athlete
|female animal
|female leader
Temi
biology
|gender
|daily life
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The female lion is usually the primary hunter in the pride.
- She is one of the few female pilots in the airline.
- The scientist studied the behavior of female birds during mating season.
- Female athletes often face different challenges than their male counterparts.
Esempi per chi studia
- A female cat had kittens.
- My teacher is a female doctor.
- The zoo has a female elephant.
- They hired two female nurses.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
A person or animal of the female sex
A woman or girl, or a female animal.
Schema d'uso:
a [female]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes use 'female' alone for people when 'woman' would sound more natural in everyday English.
Sinonimi
woman (Refers specifically to an adult human female, not animals.)
Contrari
male (Refers to a person or animal of the sex that produces sperm.)
Collocazioni
adult female
|young female
|female of the species
Temi
biology
|gender
|animals
|body
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The study included both males and females.
- This shelter rescues abandoned females and their young.
- The female is generally larger than the male in this species.
Esempi per chi studia
- The cat is a female.
- There are three females in the class.
- That bird is a female.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
Having a socket to receive another part
In machines or tools, having a hole that another piece fits into.
Schema d'uso:
[female] connector/fitting/part
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this with gender-related meanings; in technical contexts it refers only to mechanical or electrical parts.
Sinonimi
receptacle-type (Technical term emphasizing its role as a receiver in a connection.)
Contrari
male (In engineering, refers to a part designed to be inserted into another part.)
Collocazioni
female connector
|female plug
|female coupling
Temi
technology
|engineering
|science
|work
Esempi
- The cable has a female connector at one end.
- Attach the male plug into the female socket.
- Make sure the female end is clean before connecting.
Esempi per chi studia
- This is a female plug.
- The wire has a female end.
- Put the male part into the female part.
Grammatica
Forma base
female
IPA
GB/fˈimˌeɪl/
US/fˈimˌeɪl/
Sillabe e accento
fe - male (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (fe)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: female
Noun
- Base: female
- Plural: females
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
female empowerment
1/fˈimˌeɪl ɪmpˈaʊɚmənt/
fixed phrase
Increasing women's power and rights
Helping women have more control over their lives and equal rights.
Esempi
- The program focuses on female empowerment through education.
- Female empowerment is essential for social progress.
female lead
1/fˈimˌeɪl lˈɛd/
fixed phrase
Main female actor in a production
The most important woman role in a movie, play, or show.
Esempi
- She won an award for best female lead in a drama.
- The casting director is looking for a strong female lead.
female of the species
1/fˈimˌeɪl əv ðə spˈiʃiz/
fixed phrase
Biologically female member of a species
The woman, girl, or female animal in a group of living things.
Esempi
- In many cases, the female of the species is more colorful than the male.
- The female of the species often cares for the young.