homosexuel
homosexual
adjective noun o-mo-sek-sü-EL Rare
Origin: Greek homos, 'same' + Latin sexualis
Usage Note
Homosexuel/homosexuelle is the standard neutral term; the feminine form homosexuelle applies to women. The abbreviated informal form homo is widely used without pejorative intent in everyday French. The noun and adjective are identical in form (un homosexuel / il est homosexuel).
Examples
"Ce documentaire parle des droits homosexuels."
Natural Translation
This documentary is about homosexual rights.
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