Usage Note
Gus is a colloquial, slightly dismissive term for a man or guy, equivalent to 'bloke' or 'dude'. It is informal and mostly oral — avoid it in writing. The plural is des gus. There is no feminine equivalent in common use.
Examples
"C'est qui ce gus?"
Natural Translation
Who is this guy?
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