French · Family & People
homme
man
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
An adult male human being.
Example
L'homme attend devant la gare.
The man is waiting in front of the station.
Etymology
'Homme' descends from the Latin 'hominem', the accusative form of 'homo', meaning man or human. It has been a staple in the French vocabulary for centuries to denote male individuals.
How & Where It’s Used
'Homme' is used in both formal and informal speech, frequently found in literature, philosophy, and everyday conversation. Its meaning is consistent across various French-speaking regions.
Literary Heritage
The term 'homme' is frequently examined in French literature, particularly in existentialist works by authors like Jean-Paul Sartre, who reflects on the human condition.