French word

viril

Pronunciation

IPA/viʁil/

Meaning

  • adjectivemanly

Example

Il est viril.

He is manly.

Illustration for viril (manly)

More examples

Sa voix est virile.

His voice is masculine.

Core concept

A robust masculine presence marked by strength and determined posture.

Common phrases

  • voix virile

    masculine voice

  • apparence virile

    masculine appearance

  • attitude virile

    masculine attitude

Similar words

masculin: Relating to men or having a masculine appearance.
musclé: Having clearly visible, well-developed muscles.

Definition in French

Qui possède des traits jugés propres à l'homme adulte, notamment la vigueur physique, la force et une tenue décidée.

Word origin

Viril developed through French from Latin virilis, based on vir, "man," and retained associations with adult male strength.

Usage tips

  • Viril agrees in gender and number: viril, virile, virils, viriles.

Other meanings

  • masculineadjective
  • virileadjective

Opposites

  • efféminéeffeminateadjective

Related words

  • virilitémasculinitynoun
  • virilisermasculinizeverb

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