femme fatale

Example Sentences

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Will you be surprised to learn he carries with him a dark secret, or that his estranged wife, as opposed to the radiant daughter of the boat’s skipper, is one doozy of a femme fatale?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Ultimately, the French femme fatale catches her attention for other reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Was I acting like a male or femme fatale?

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

“Long blond hair, padded shoulders — that entire femme fatale look, which I was a complete ham for.”

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

The femme fatale must be back, Veronica Lake slinks again.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood