Femoir

Pronunciation: /fɛmwɑr/

Definitions of femoir

noun A combination of the words 'feminist' and 'memoir', referring to a memoir written from a feminist perspective.

Example Sentences

A1 I read a femoir about a woman's journey to self-discovery.

A2 The femoir I picked up at the bookstore was written by a famous actress.

B1 The femoir I borrowed from the library was a bestseller last year.

B2 The author's femoir provided a unique perspective on the challenges women face in society.

C1 Her femoir delved deep into her personal struggles and triumphs.

C2 The femoir was hailed as a groundbreaking piece of literature that redefined the genre.

Examples of femoir in a Sentence

formal The author published her femoir, detailing her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

informal I can't wait to read her femoir and learn more about her life.

slang Have you checked out that new femoir? It's a real page-turner.

figurative Her femoir serves as a powerful testament to the struggles and triumphs of women everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of femoir

• past tense: femoired
• plural: femoirs
• comparative: more femoir
• superlative: most femoir
• present tense: femoirs
• future tense: will femoir
• perfect tense: have femoired
• continuous tense: is femoiring
• singular: femoir
• positive degree: femoir
• infinitive: to femoir
• gerund: femoiring
• participle: femoired

Origin and Evolution of femoir

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'femoir' is a combination of 'feminine' and 'memoir', representing a genre of autobiographical writing by women.

Evolution of the word: The term 'femoir' gained popularity in the late 20th century as a way to describe autobiographical works specifically focusing on the experiences and perspectives of women. It highlights the importance of women's voices in literature and storytelling.