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homme

n.
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhɑm// homme

n. a man. This is a French word that people in English-speaking countries sometimes use to sound more sophisticated or to talk about a specific type of man.

n. a man. Borrowed from French, it is used in English primarily to evoke a specific cultural or literary image of masculinity.


SIMPLE

He is a real homme.

CONTEXTUAL

The author describes the protagonist as a tough homme who never backs down from a challenge.

COMPLEX

In the novel, the protagonist is portrayed as a traditional homme, embodying the physical and emotional strength expected of a man in his community.

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