French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
homosexuel
Pronunciation
IPA/omoseksɥɛl/
Meaning
- adjectivehomosexual
Example
Ils ont une relation homosexuelle.
They are in a homosexual relationship.
More examples
Il est ouvertement homosexuel.
He is openly homosexual.
Core concept
Two people of the same sex connected by attraction, or the orientation behind that attraction.
Common phrases
être homosexuel
be homosexual
couple homosexuel
homosexual couple
mariage homosexuel
same-sex marriage
Similar words
gay: Colloquially describing romantic or sexual attraction toward people of the same sex.
hétérosexuel: Having romantic or sexual attraction toward people of a different sex.
bisexuel: Having romantic or sexual attraction toward people of both sexes.
Definition in French
Qualifie une personne, une relation ou une orientation attirée par le même sexe.
Word origin
Homosexuel is a learned formation combining Greek homo- ('same') with sexuel, from Latin sexualis ('sexual').
Usage tips
- The adjective agrees in gender and number: une relation homosexuelle, des hommes homosexuels, and des femmes homosexuelles.
Other meanings
- gay personnoun
Opposites
- hétérosexuelheterosexualadjective
Related words
- homosexualitéhomosexualitynoun
- homosexuellementhomosexuallyadverb