Gendre (en. Son-in-law)

ʒɑ̃dʁ

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A category that groups individuals based on sexual characteristics.

The feminine gender is often associated with traits of gentleness.

Le gendre féminin est souvent associé à des traits de douceur.

Social role assigned based on sex.

Studies on gender analyze how roles vary across different cultures.

Les études sur le gendre analysent comment les rôles varient dans différentes cultures.

Type or genre, particularly in the arts and literature.

This novel belongs to the genre of science fiction.

Ce roman appartient au gendre de la science-fiction.

From Latin 'genus', meaning 'species' or 'type'.

masculine gender

Refers to the category of men.

gendre masculin

feminine gender

Refers to the category of women.

gendre féminin

neuter gender

Refers to an identity that is neither masculine nor feminine.

gendre neutre

genre

Category or type, often used in an artistic context.

genre

gender identity

Concept that encompasses the feeling of being male, female, or other.

identité de genre

gender stereotype

Beliefs or preconceived ideas about the roles of each gender.

stéréotype de genre

A man engaged or married to someone's sister.

My son-in-law is very nice.

Mon gendre est très sympa.

Informally expresses gender identity.

He identifies as non-conforming gender.

Il s'identifie comme gendre non conforme.