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gouine

dyke (offensive slur)

noun GWEEN Rare
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Usage Note

Gouine is a vulgar, offensive slur for a lesbian woman in French and should be treated with the same caution as its English equivalent. It has been partially reclaimed within LGBTQ+ communities in France (similar to 'dyke' in English), but remains derogatory in most contexts. Learners should be aware of its existence but avoid using it outside reclaimed contexts.

Examples

"Le mot gouine est perçu comme une insulte par beaucoup."

Natural Translation

The word 'gouine' is seen as an insult by many.

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