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"Man" in French: homme
l'homme
Man in French is l'homme, masculine, with elision : l'homme, un homme, des hommes. Mec is casual slang for a guy. Use homme in neutral descriptions.
Pointing someone out
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How to pronounce homme
Say it
lohm
/ɔm/
Lohm. The h is silent, so le + homme becomes l'homme. The o is nasal-ish open; final me is soft.
"Man" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'homme | the man With elision. | With elision. |
| un homme | a man Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| des hommes | men Plural. | Plural. |
| un jeune homme | a young man Polite description. | Polite description. |
How to use homme in real life
- 1Pointing someone out
L'homme en manteau rouge attend dehors.
The man in the red coat is waiting outside.
L'homme + description.
- 2Filling a form
Coche la case homme ou femme.
Tick the male or female box.
Homme on forms.
- 3Storytelling
Un homme m'a aidé à porter les sacs.
A man helped me carry the bags.
Un homme as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with homme
Incorrect: Le homme est là.
Correct: L'homme est là.
Use elision: l'homme, never le homme.
Incorrect: C'est un homme belle.
Correct: C'est un bel homme. / C'est une belle femme.
Homme is masculine; agreement and bel before homme.
Good to know
On official paperwork, homme/femme still appears. In speech, people often say un type or un mec among friends, keeping homme for clearer or more formal talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Waiting at a café terrace
ChatPal
Tu vois l'homme près du kiosque ?
Do you see the man near the kiosk?
You
Oui, l'homme au vélo. C'est ton cousin ?
Yes, the man with the bike. Is that your cousin?
ChatPal
Non. Mon cousin est l'homme en chemise bleue.
No. My cousin is the man in the blue shirt.
You
Ah d'accord, je le salue.
Ah okay, I'll say hi.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Man" in French
Why is it l'homme not le homme?
Homme starts with a silent h that still needs elision: l'homme.
What is the plural?
Les hommes.
Is mec the same?
Mec is informal for guy. Homme is the neutral word.
How do you pronounce homme?
Ohm / lohm with the article.
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