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macho

macho man, male chauvinist

noun adjective mah-CHOH Rare
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Origin: Spanish macho 'male'

Usage Note

Macho is a loanword in French, used as a noun (un macho) or adjective (des hommes machos). It carries a pejorative register, implying aggressive or dismissive attitudes toward women. The abstract noun machisme ('machismo') and adjective machiste are also used, the latter being slightly less charged than macho.

Examples

"Il se comporte comme un vrai macho."

Natural Translation

He behaves like a real male chauvinist.

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