A1 Collocation محايد 2 دقيقة للقراءة

les dernier femme

the dernier woman

حرفيًا: the last woman

Use `la dernière femme` to identify the final female in any sequence or group.

في 15 ثانية

  • Refers to the final woman in any sequence.
  • Requires feminine agreement: use 'la dernière'.
  • Common in storytelling, queues, and history.

المعنى

This phrase refers to the final woman in a specific sequence, group, or situation. It is used to identify the person who concludes a list or a line.

أمثلة رئيسية

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At a bakery line

Elle est la dernière femme dans la file d'attente.

She is the last woman in the waiting line.

😊
2

Discussing a movie

C'est la dernière femme survivante du film d'horreur.

She is the last surviving woman in the horror movie.

🤝
3

In a history lesson

Elle fut la dernière femme à porter cette couronne.

She was the last woman to wear this crown.

👔
🌍

خلفية ثقافية

In French culture, the concept of the 'last' survivor or representative is a common theme in literature and cinema. The phrase evokes a sense of importance, often used to highlight a woman's unique role in a historical or fictional timeline.

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The 'E' is Key

In French, 'dernier' is for men and 'dernière' is for women. Always add that extra 'e' and the accent!

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Watch the Meaning

Putting 'dernière' after the noun can sometimes mean 'previous'. Keep it before 'femme' to mean 'the final one'.

في 15 ثانية

  • Refers to the final woman in any sequence.
  • Requires feminine agreement: use 'la dernière'.
  • Common in storytelling, queues, and history.

What It Means

It refers to the final woman in a sequence.

Think of the last person in a long queue.

It marks the end of a specific group.

It is simple, direct, and very common.

How To Use It

You must match the gender of the noun.

Femme is feminine, so use la dernière.

Place the adjective dernière before the noun.

It sounds natural and flows well this way.

Don't forget the 'e' at the end!

When To Use It

Use it when counting people in a line.

It works perfectly for describing movie characters.

Use it for historical figures or family trees.

It is great for storytelling and daily life.

Try it when you are the last person left.

When NOT To Use It

Don't use it for the 'latest' news.

For news, use les dernières nouvelles.

Avoid using the masculine le dernier here.

It will sound strange to a native speaker.

Don't use it for 'past' (like last week).

Cultural Background

French history is full of 'last' figures.

The 'final girl' trope is popular in cinema.

It carries a sense of drama and finality.

French speakers value precise descriptions of people.

It often appears in classic French literature.

Common Variations

You might hear la dernière fois often.

La dernière minute is used for deadlines.

Le dernier cri means the latest fashion.

En dernier means 'lastly' or 'finally'.

ملاحظات الاستخدام

Always ensure the adjective 'dernière' agrees with the feminine noun 'femme'. It is a neutral phrase suitable for all levels of formality.

💡

The 'E' is Key

In French, 'dernier' is for men and 'dernière' is for women. Always add that extra 'e' and the accent!

⚠️

Watch the Meaning

Putting 'dernière' after the noun can sometimes mean 'previous'. Keep it before 'femme' to mean 'the final one'.

💬

The 'Dernier Cri'

While 'dernière' means last, the phrase 'le dernier cri' actually means the latest fashion trend. French is full of surprises!

أمثلة

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#1 At a bakery line
😊

Elle est la dernière femme dans la file d'attente.

She is the last woman in the waiting line.

A very common way to describe someone's position in a queue.

#2 Discussing a movie
🤝

C'est la dernière femme survivante du film d'horreur.

She is the last surviving woman in the horror movie.

Refers to the 'final girl' trope in cinema.

#3 In a history lesson
👔

Elle fut la dernière femme à porter cette couronne.

She was the last woman to wear this crown.

Used to describe a historical fact with gravity.

#4 Texting a friend about an event
😊

Je suis la dernière femme encore à la fête !

I am the last woman still at the party!

A casual way to say everyone else has left.

#5 A humorous observation
😄

Je suis la dernière femme sur Terre sans smartphone.

I am the last woman on Earth without a smartphone.

An exaggerated, funny way to describe being behind the times.

#6 A romantic or emotional moment
💭

Tu seras la dernière femme de ma vie.

You will be the last woman of my life.

A deep, poetic expression of lifelong commitment.

اختبر نفسك

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'the last woman'.

___ est partie à minuit.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: La dernière femme

Since 'femme' is feminine singular, you must use 'la' and the feminine form 'dernière'.

Which adjective correctly describes 'femme'?

C'est la ___ femme de la liste.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: dernière

Adjectives must agree with the noun they modify; 'femme' requires the feminine 'dernière'.

🎉 النتيجة: /2

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Formality of 'La dernière femme'

Informal

Used with friends at a party.

Je suis la dernière femme ici !

Neutral

Standard use in daily life or shops.

La dernière femme est passée.

Formal

Used in history books or literature.

Elle fut la dernière femme du régiment.

Where to use 'La dernière femme'

La dernière femme
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At the Cinema

The final survivor.

🚶‍♀️

In a Queue

The person at the end.

👑

History Class

The last queen.

🥂

Social Gatherings

The last guest.

الأسئلة الشائعة

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Usually, it means the final one in a sequence. To say 'the previous woman' in a story, you might say la femme précédente.

No, that is grammatically incorrect. Because femme is feminine, you must use the feminine form la dernière.

Not usually for people. For fashion, you would say la dernière mode or le dernier cri.

You would say les dernières femmes. Both the article and the adjective become plural.

No, it is a neutral description of their position in a line or group. It is not an insult.

It sounds like 'dair-nyair'. The 'r' at the end is soft but audible.

Yes, but you would change the noun to la dernière fois. The structure remains the same.

The opposite is la première femme, which means 'the first woman'.

Yes, for example, 'She was the last woman to sign the contract' would be la dernière femme à signer.

The grave accent (è) is used in the feminine form to indicate the open 'e' sound before the final 're'.

عبارات ذات صلة

la dernière fois

le dernier cri

la première femme

en dernier lieu

la toute dernière

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