{"id":31927,"date":"2026-02-18T14:50:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T18:50:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/magazine\/non-classifiee\/can-you-say-female\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T18:10:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:10:42","slug":"can-you-say-female","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/urelles-en\/can-you-say-female\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you say \u201cfemale\u201d?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Shocking-moments-20.34.49.png\" alt=\"female\" class=\"wp-image-31919\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p><strong>To read more on this topic:<\/strong><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/can-we-say\/can-we-say-miss-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can you say \u201cMiss\u201d?<br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/lgbtq2s-en\/using-the-pronoun-she-and-female-identity-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using the pronoun \u201cshe\u201d and female identity<br\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/we-read-it-for-you\/we-read-it-for-you-a-worrying-decline-in-commitment-to-womens-advancement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We read it for you: A worrying decline in commitment to women&#8217;s advancement<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Want to start the conversation about inclusive language in your organization? URelles can help!\nDiscover  Discover <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/diversity-inclusion-services\/diversity-and-inclusion-training-for-companies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>our training courses on various topics related to equity, diversity, and inclusion<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>****<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Should you say \u201cgirl,\u201d \u201cwoman,\u201d or \u201cfemale\u201d? The choice of words may seem simple&#8230; but is it really? In what context is each term appropriate? Because although they may seem similar, these terms are not interchangeable. Let&#8217;s dive into this trio of words to understand what they really mean and why it&#8217;s important to use them correctly.    <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Important reminder: appearance does not determine gender<\/strong><br\/>Clothing, voice, hairstyle, or physical features do not determine whether a person is a woman, a girl, a man, non-binary, or something else. If this topic interests you, we discuss it in more detail in our very first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/magazine\/lgbtq2s-en\/using-the-pronoun-she-and-female-identity-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u201c<\/strong><strong>Can you say&#8230;<\/strong><strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/a> article dedicated to this question!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you say \u201cfemale\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The word \u201cfemale\u201d refers to a person or animal of the female sex, from a purely biological point of view. For example, we would say \u201cthe female cat\u201d or \u201ca female chimpanzee.\u201d <\/p>\n\n<p>In French, it is quite obvious that we almost never use <em>female<\/em> to refer to a human being. But be careful: with the influence of English and social media, the word \u201cfemale\u201d sometimes appears in our French vocabulary, especially in translations or expressions imported from English-language content. <\/p>\n\n<p>In English, it is common to use the word <em>female<\/em> when referring to an adult person, even though it can be sensitive and impersonal depending on the context. When this word is translated into French as a noun, \u201cune femelle,\u201d it takes on a connotation that can seem dehumanizing, as it unconsciously likens the person to an animal. Even though it has been imported from English, it is therefore best to avoid using it when referring to women or girls.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you say \u201cGirl\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The word \u201cgirl\u201d refers to a person with a female gender identity or sex who has not yet reached adulthood. In Quebec, the legal age of adulthood is set at 18. Therefore, from birth until 17 years and 364 days, the term \u201cgirl\u201d will be used.  <\/p>\n\n<p>We use \u201cgirl\u201d to refer to age or stage of development, but also sometimes to speak affectionately. For example, when talking about one&#8217;s children or romantic relationships, one might say \u201cmy daughter\u201d or \u201ca young girl.\u201d The difference here is that we are not in a work context, but a personal one.  <\/p>\n\n<p>When talking about a work context, it is important not to use \u201cgirl\u201d to refer to an adult, as this infantilizes the person and can diminish their authority, credibility, or role in a social or professional context. For example, referring to an adult colleague as \u201cthe marketing girl\u201d or \u201cmy little girl\u201d at the office can give the impression that she is not being taken seriously or that she is considered less experienced than she actually is. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can you say \u201cWoman\u201d?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>The word \u201cwoman\u201d is used to refer to a person with a female gender identity or sex who is an adult, i.e., 18 years of age or older. Unlike \u201cgirl,\u201d \u201cwoman\u201d indicates maturity, adult status, and, often, social or professional independence. <\/p>\n\n<p>Using \u201cwoman\u201d correctly recognizes the autonomy and dignity of the person you are talking to or about, especially in a work context.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why does it matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>At first glance, confusing \u201cgirl\u201d and \u201cwoman\u201d may seem harmless (female, a little less so!). After all, the intention is not always bad, but words are never neutral. They convey ideas, power relations, and deeply rooted social norms. And in some contexts, using the wrong term can have very real consequences.   <\/p>\n\n<p>By referring to a girl as a \u201cyoung woman\u201d or \u201cwoman,\u201d we erase her status as a child and the protections that come with it. This can trivialize deeply problematic situations, such as power dynamics, sexual violence, or early marriage. Just think of child stars and how they are described in the media. Calling things by their proper names also means recognizing that a girl is a child, period. And that she deserves to be protected as such.    <\/p>\n\n<p>Conversely, referring to adult women as \u201cgirls,\u201d especially in a professional context, may seem familiar or friendly&#8230; but it isn&#8217;t always. Saying \u201cthe girls in HR\u201d or \u201cthe girl in accounting\u201d infantilizes women and minimizes their expertise, authority, and role. <\/p>\n\n<p>In a workplace setting, this type of language can reinforce the idea that women are less serious, less competent, or less legitimate than their male colleagues. We rarely talk about \u201cthe guys in management\u201d in the same way, and that&#8217;s no accident. <\/p>\n\n<p>Ultimately, referring to a person as \u201ca female\u201d is to present them as a body before they are a human being. This type of language is often used in misogynistic, pseudo-scientific, or deliberately dehumanizing discourse. Even when used without malicious intent, it remains loaded with meaning and can be hurtful.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A recent example that shows this is not insignificant<\/h3>\n\n<p>A recent example illustrates very well why these nuances in vocabulary really matter. After the US men&#8217;s hockey team won the Olympic Games, Donald Trump mentioned during a call to the locker room that he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledevoir.com\/sports\/958527\/joueuses-hockey-americaines-declinent-invitation-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>obliged<\/em> to invite the women&#8217;s team<\/a> (which had also won gold) or risk being impeached. <\/p>\n\n<p>The remark was very poorly received by the public, but what followed was just as revealing. In several reactions and comments surrounding the controversy, including the men&#8217;s team&#8217;s live response on television, the female players were repeatedly referred to as \u201c<strong><em>the girls<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d whereas their male counterparts were simply referred to as \u201c<em>the men&#8217;s team<\/em>\u201d or \u201c<em>the men<\/em>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n<p>This choice of words is not neutral. Calling professional athletes who have won gold medals \u201cgirls\u201d contributes to symbolically diminishing them, reducing them to a childish or secondary image, even when they achieve exactly the same accomplishments (or even more!).  <\/p>\n\n<p>This example clearly shows that <strong>words do not just describe reality: they shape it<\/strong>. And that, even at the highest level of sport, continuing to refer to women as \u201cgirls\u201d is never harmless. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finally, what you need to remember<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p>Distinguishing between \u201cgirl,\u201d \u201cwoman,\u201d and \u201cfemale\u201d is not about policing language. It is about recognizing that words carry weight, that they can protect or trivialize, value or diminish. By choosing the right terms, we contribute to conversations that are more accurate, more respectful, and more aware of the realities experienced by women and girls, especially in a context such as International Women&#8217;s Day (March 8).  <\/p>\n\n<p>And before you write to us saying, \u201c<em>Yes, but what about men?<\/em>\u201d, don&#8217;t worry! A version of this article dedicated to the terms used to refer to men is also planned. Because words matter to everyone, and we always benefit from better understanding what we say and why we say it.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Coming soon!<br\/><\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong>A card game to reflect on the evolution of language <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"492\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184358-2.png\" alt=\"Card game\" class=\"wp-image-31477 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184358-2.png 492w, https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-fauxels-3184358-2-300x267.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Want to generate constructive discussions within your teams?<br\/>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urelles.com\/en\/diversity-inclusion-services\/learning-through-play-for-greater-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DEI card game \u201cMettons que&#8230;\u201d<\/a> is for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each card features a character rooted in a diverse identity that we should reflect on.<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To read more on this topic:Can you say \u201cMiss\u201d?Using the pronoun \u201cshe\u201d and female identityWe read it for you: A worrying decline in commitment to women&#8217;s advancement Want to start the conversation about inclusive language in your organization? 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