dingénieure

Dingénieure is a term that refers to a female engineer. The word is a portmanteau derived from "ding" (the French word for "engineer") and the feminine suffix "-eure". While "ingénieur" is the standard French term for engineer, "dingénieure" is sometimes used to specifically denote a female individual in the profession, particularly in contexts aiming for gender inclusivity or to highlight the presence of women in STEM fields. The use of "dingénieure" is not universally adopted, and some prefer to use the masculine form "ingénieur" to encompass all genders, as is common in French grammar. Others may opt for more descriptive phrases such as "femme ingénieure" or "ingénieure diplômée" (female graduate engineer). The emergence of such gender-specific terms reflects ongoing discussions about language and its role in promoting gender equality. The term's prevalence can vary depending on region and specific communities within the engineering profession.