Usage Note
jules is informal slang for a boyfriend or male partner, equivalent to 'guy' or 'bloke' in British English. It derives from the first name Jules. The plural is jules (unchanged). There is no standard feminine equivalent; nana or copine serve the female-partner sense.
Examples
"Son jules est très sympa."
Natural Translation
Her boyfriend is really nice.
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