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[[File:Femme Man.png|thumb|180x180px|The femme man symbol.]]
'''Femme''' is a term used in [[LGBT+]] subculture to describe someone, typically a [[lesbian]] or otherwise [[sapphic]] [[Female|woman]], who has a [[feminine]] gender [[Gender Presentation|presentation]]. The term can refer to any LGBT+ femininity, but often refers to overblown and/or outwardly atypical femininity.
Femmes will often dress in feminine clothing, and typically present themselves in a more stereotypically feminine way, such as having long hair and wearing makeup. Femmes are also commonly thought of as having more "feminine" interests. However, femmes often subvert cultural expectations of femininity or show femininity in a uniquely
Traditionally, femmes have been expected to be attracted to [[Butch|butches]]. For some femmes, this attraction to butches represents a strong part of their own identity. However, some femmes are attracted to other femmes. This is sometimes referred to as "fem-for-fem" or "femme-for-femme."
While the femme label is often used by/associated with lesbians, it is also used by other groups in the LGBT+ community. This includes [[Multisexual|m-spec]]
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