In french it is called “une lampe”, “une torche”, no translation for a flashlight. So “females” for me, and it is always a bit weird when I read something like “look my new big boy” on english language forums.
Well,i had the same thing with my Kite Hobby and a Frenchman who spoke less English than i spoke French.He explained that all Kites are the same[Ladys] for the very reason youve said….
The,Ile get Big Boy out around my part of the world would get some raised eyebrows or a Police record…lol