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    Homme-là (en. Man there)

    /ɔm la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man designated by the speaker, often in a context of comparison or distinction.
    Do you see that man who is talking to Marie?
    Tu vois cet homme-là qui parle avec Marie ?
    A man having particular characteristics or behavior.
    That man is really funny.
    Cet homme-là est vraiment drôle.
    Used to target a person in a conversation.
    I was talking about that man I met yesterday.
    Je parlais de cet homme-là que j'ai rencontré hier.

    Etymology

    The term 'man' comes from the Old French 'ome', derived from the Latin 'hominem', with 'there' indicating a location or specification.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    that man
    refers to a specific man in conversation.
    cet homme-là
    the man
    used to designate a particular man in a given context.
    l'homme-là
    a man like that
    indicates a type of man with similar characteristics.
    un homme comme ça

    Related Words

    man
    Human being of the male sex.
    homme
    guy
    Informal term for a man.
    guy
    dude
    Slang term for a man.
    mec

    Slang Meanings

    An informal term to designate a man.
    That dude is really nice.
    Ce mec-là est vraiment sympa.
    Used for an attractive or remarkable man.
    Look at that guy, he's super handsome!
    Regarde ce gars-là, il est super beau !