coquette
/kɔ.kɛt/feminine
The English phrase "coquette" translates to the French noun coquette. If unsure, use coquette. Wiktionary also lists allumeuse.
Meaning: flirtatious woman (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coquette | /kɔ.kɛt/ | feminine |
| allumeuse | /a.ly.møz/ | feminine |
The term refers to a flirtatious woman. It is a relatively mild word that can be used in a charming or slightly teasing manner.
Which one should you use?
While coquette implies a playful or lighthearted flirtatiousness, allumeuse is a more derogatory term suggesting a woman who deliberately provokes or "lights a fire" under men.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine forms provided are coquette and allumeuse. The masculine form of the noun is coquet, used to describe a flirtatious man.
How do you pronounce it?
/kɔ.kɛt/
Did you know?
- In French, the adjective coquet can be used to describe an object, like a 'coquet petit jardin', meaning a 'neat' or 'charming' little garden.
- While coquette describes a person, the word coquetterie can refer to the small, delicate ornaments or trinkets a woman might use to enhance her appearance.
- French has a specific term faire la coquette, which describes the act of preening or admiring oneself in the mirror rather than flirting with another person.
Examples in context
- Elle est une vraie coquette.She is a real flirt.
- Cette petite coquette cherche l'attention.This little flirt is seeking attention.
- Ne fais pas la coquette avec lui.Don't play the flirt with him.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are discussing a mutual friend's behavior.
- LéaRegarde comment elle sourit à tout le monde.Look at how she smiles at everyone.
- HugoC'est vrai, elle est très coquette.It's true, she is very flirtatious.
- LéaElle aime attirer l'attention.She loves attracting attention.
- HugoC'est simplement sa personnalité, Léa.It's simply her personality, Léa.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coquette” translations and entries coquette, allumeuse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
