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    Sexe (en. Sex)

    /sɛks/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Set of biological and physiological characteristics that differentiate men and women.
    A person's sex can be determined by their chromosomes.
    Le sexe d'une personne peut être déterminé par ses chromosomes.
    Sexual relationship or activity.
    They had an open discussion about sex.
    Ils ont eu une discussion ouverte sur le sexe.
    Classification of living beings based on their ability to reproduce.
    Sex is a fundamental aspect of biology.
    Le sexe est un aspect fondamental de la biologie.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sexus', meaning 'sex'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make love
    Engaging in sexual relations.
    faire l'amour
    change sex
    Undergoing an operation or treatment to change sex.
    changer de sexe
    weaker sex
    Expression referring to women, sometimes used pejoratively.
    sexe faible
    stronger sex
    Expression referring to men, often used to emphasize a certain superiority.
    sexe fort

    Related Words

    gender
    Social concept related to sex identity and role.
    genre
    sexuality
    Set of behaviors and thoughts related to sex.
    sexualité
    gender identity
    Personal identification as male, female, or other identities.
    identité de genre

    Slang Meanings

    Butt
    He has a nice butt.
    Il a une belle fesse.
    Screw
    They had a good screw.
    Ils ont eu une bonne baise.
    Ass
    Look at that ass.
    Regarde ce cul.