a femme fatale

femme fatale

A mysterious and attractive woman who puts men in dangerous or compromising situations. James Bond is always able to see through the evil plot of the femme fatale.
See also: fatale, femme
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

(be) a ˌfemme faˈtale

(from French) a beautiful woman that men find sexually attractive but who brings them trouble or unhappiness: The movie follows the relationship between sexy femme fatale Suzy and young lawyer Jim, which eventually leads to a murderous crime of passion.
The meaning of the French expression is ‘disastrous woman’.
See also: fatale, femme
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • fatale
  • femme fatale
  • evil be to him who evil thinks
  • the evil one
  • see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil
  • badger
  • badger game
  • the thick plottens
  • inform on
  • inform on (one)
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Based on the trailer, 'Maria' shows Reyes' potential in being a femme fatale, far from the usual drama roles she usually portrays.
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