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“homosexual” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/omoseksɥɛl/

Example

Ils ont une relation homosexuelle.

They are in a homosexual relationship.

Illustration for homosexuel (homosexual)

How to say “homosexual” in French

“Homosexual” in French is homosexuel.

Two people of the same sex connected by attraction, or the orientation behind that attraction.

Full entry for homosexuel: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with homosexuel

Il est ouvertement homosexuel.

He is openly homosexual.

Tips for using homosexuel

  • The adjective agrees in gender and number: une relation homosexuelle, des hommes homosexuels, and des femmes homosexuelles.

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