French word

sexologue

Pronunciation

IPA/seksolɔg/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)sexologist

Example

Elle a pris rendez-vous chez un sexologue pour parler de sa vie sexuelle.

She made an appointment with a sexologist to talk about her sex life.

Illustration for sexologue (sexologist)

More examples

Il a consulté un sexologue pour obtenir des conseils.

He consulted a sexologist for advice.

Core concept

A specialist who brings informed discussion and practical support to sexual difficulties.

Common phrases

  • consulter un sexologue

    consult a sexologist

  • prendre rendez-vous chez un sexologue

    make an appointment with a sexologist

Similar words

sexothérapeute: A professional who uses psychological methods to address sexual problems.
psychologue: A professional who listens to emotional concerns and provides psychological support.
psychiatre: A medical doctor who diagnoses mental disorders and prescribes medication.
médecin: A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats physical illnesses and symptoms.

Definition in French

Professionnel(le) qui aide les personnes à résoudre ou à gérer des problèmes liés à leur sexualité.

Word origin

Sexologue is a learned formation built from French sexe and -logue, a suffix of Greek origin associated with study or specialist knowledge.

Usage tips

  • Sexologue does not by itself indicate a medical qualification, so the person's credentials and services require separate checking.

Other meanings

  • sex counselornoun
  • sex therapistnoun

Related words

  • sexologiesexologynoun
  • sexologiquesexologicaladjective

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