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amant

lover, male lover

noun ah-MAHN Less Common

Usage Note

Amant specifically refers to a man in a romantic or sexual relationship outside marriage, carrying a slightly literary or archaic tone in modern use. The feminine counterpart is amante. Do not confuse with amoureux ('person in love'), which is more neutral.

Examples

"Elle a retrouvé son amant."

Natural Translation

She met her lover again.

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