# homme

/ˈhɑm/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/homme
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

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

## Examples

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