negress

• Nom désignant historiquement une femme ou une fille noire, mais aujourd'hui considéré comme vieilli et souvent offensant.

A noun that was historically used to refer to a Black woman or girl, but is now considered outdated and often offensive.

nom propre

1. C2formal

   A term used historically to refer to a Black woman or girl. This word is now considered outdated and often offensive.

   femme noire (terme historique, péjoratif)

   • The term 'Negress' is rarely used today due to its dated and potentially offensive nature.
   • In historical literature, one might encounter the word 'Negress' to describe a Black woman.
   • Modern usage strongly prefers 'Black woman' or 'woman of color' over 'Negress'.