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homosexualité

homosexuality

noun oh-moh-sek-swah-lee-TEH Rare

Usage Note

Homosexualité is a neutral, clinical term in French. In everyday conversation, speakers often use shorter forms or simply être gay/lesbienne. The adjective homosexuel(le) functions as both adjective and noun.

Examples

"L'homosexualité n'est plus un tabou dans ce pays."

Natural Translation

Homosexuality is no longer a taboo in this country.

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