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    Virilité (en. Virility)

    /viʁi.li.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Aspect of masculinity, often associated with strength and virility.
    One must cultivate their virility in modern society.
    Il faut cultiver sa virilité dans la société moderne.
    Masculine character, manifested by courage or confidence.
    His virility impresses everyone around him.
    Sa virilité impressionne tout le monde autour de lui.
    Ability of a man to display his physical and psychological strength.
    Sports can enhance virility in young people.
    Le sport peut renforcer la virilité chez les jeunes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'virilitas', which means 'masculinity, strength'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    exaggerated virility
    Exaggerated tendencies towards stereotypical masculinity.
    virilité exacerbée
    test of virility
    Situation where a man must prove his courage or strength.
    épreuve de virilité
    crisis of virility
    Moment of doubt about one's own masculinity.
    crise de virilité

    Related Words

    virile
    Refers to what is characteristic of a man, often related to strength and vigor.
    viril
    masculine
    Characteristic specific to men, often in opposition to the feminine.
    masculin
    emasculation
    Process that weakens or removes an individual's virility.
    émasculation

    Slang Meanings

    To have guts
    He has guts, he's a real man.
    Il a du cran, c'est un vrai viril.
    To be a man
    He behaves like a man, he has virility.
    Il se conduit comme un homme, il a de la virilité.