English–French

“man” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɔm/

Example

Un homme porte un chapeau.

A man is wearing a hat.

Illustration for homme (man)

How to say “man” in French

“Man” in French is homme.

A human adult identified as male rather than as a boy.

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

Example sentences with homme

Un jeune homme attend le bus.

A young man is waiting for the bus.

Tips for using homme

  • With the definite article, l'homme can refer to humanity or people in general in a generic context, not only to one particular man.

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