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homme

man

noun om Common

Usage Note

Homme keeps a silent 'h', so it elides and liaises like a vowel — l'homme, with a clear linking 'n' in un homme. It anchors un homme d'affaires (a businessman), the friendly le bonhomme (a fellow or chap), and les droits de l'homme, the French name for human rights.

Examples

"C'est un homme honnête."

Natural Translation

He's an honest man.

Literal Translation

It-is a man honest

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