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    Sexes (en. Sexes)

    /sɛks/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Biological categories that characterize organisms as male or female.
    The sexes refer to the biological differences between men and women.
    Les sexes se réfèrent aux différences biologiques entre hommes et femmes.
    Social roles often associated with these categories.
    Gender stereotypes influence the perception of sexes in society.
    Les stéréotypes de genre influencent la perception des sexes dans la société.
    A distinction used in several contexts, notably in biology and sociology.
    Research on sexes examines behavioral differences between genders.
    La recherche sur les sexes examine les différences de comportement entre les genres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sexus', meaning 'gender' or 'sex'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sex struggle
    Perceived conflict between men and women based on gender.
    lutte des sexes
    sex equality
    Concept of equal rights and choices between men and women.
    égalité des sexes
    gender stereotypes
    Widely held beliefs about gender behaviors and attributes.
    stéréotypes de sexe

    Related Words

    gender
    Category that encompasses the social roles constructed around sexes.
    genre
    femininity
    Qualities or attributes associated with the female sex.
    féminité
    masculinity
    Qualities or attributes associated with the male sex.
    masculinité

    Slang Meanings

    Casual reference to relationships between men and women.
    We talked about the sexes during the evening.
    On a discuté des sexes durant la soirée.
    Used to humorously evoke the differences between genders.
    He always says it’s a question of sexes.
    Il dit toujours que c'est une question de sexes.