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    L'houmeau (en. The houmeau)

    [l‿umø]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man, often in a familiar or regional context.
    This houmeau works in construction.
    Ce houmeau travaille dans le bâtiment.
    A man in general, especially in a social setting.
    The houmeaux in this neighborhood all know each other.
    Les houmeaux de ce quartier se connaissent tous.
    Can designate a man of certain stature or authority.
    This houmeau is respected in his community.
    Ce houmeau est respecté dans sa communauté.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French 'ome' meaning man, with a dialectal influence.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a houmeau among many others
    refers to an ordinary man without particularity.
    un houmeau parmi tant d'autres
    leave a houmeau outside
    to ignore or neglect a man in a social situation.
    laisser un houmeau dehors

    Related Words

    man
    A male adult.
    homme
    boy
    A young man or a teenager.
    garçon
    guy
    Familiar term used to refer to a man.
    mec

    Slang Meanings

    A man with a certain charm or charisma.
    Look at that houmeau, he's got style!
    Regarde ce houmeau, il a du style!
    A man who boasts or is pretentious.
    That houmeau over there talks too much about his successes.
    Ce houmeau là, il parle trop de ses réussites.