Asexual: not interested in sexual relationships: “m” asexuel”, (f) asexuelle.

Bi-curious: (m) “bi-curieux”, (f) “bi-curieuse” – remember to pronounce it the French way.

Androgynous person: having the physical characteristics of both sexes: “une personne androgyne”.

Pansexual: sexual, romantic or emotional attraction towards people regardless of their sex or gender identity: “pansexuel, pansexuelle” (short: “pan” – pronounce it the French way, with a French nasal sound).

Bisexual: sexual, romantic or emotional attraction to someone of male or female sexes: “un bisexuel”, “une bisexuelle” (short: “bi” – pronounce it the French way, like = il/elle est bi).

Straight: “un hétérosexuel”, “une hétérosexuelle”, “un/une hétéro”

Heterosexual: someone attracted to someone of the opposite sex.

A reliable resource for up to date vocabulary is this site. Although I did my best to use the correct terminology, it changes pretty fast and I’m not an expert. I’ve added a short definition for people who may not know what the LGBTQ+ terms mean in English. 30 LGBTQ+ French WordsĪs you’ll see, many of the terms we use in French are the same as in English. Some may use mostly the word “gay” as a “summary” of all the possibilities. Yet, among people themselves, not everybody agrees. Usually, texts of LGBTQ+ associations such as a sports club will be very careful to use an all inclusive language. Not everybody within the LGBTQ+ community uses precise terms and/or pronouns. LGBTQ+ Terms Among The French Gay Community We also use the word homosexual to describe a sexual, romantic or emotional attraction to someone of the same sex: “un homosexuel”, “une homosexuelle” (short: “homo”). To refer to sexual, romantic or emotional attraction, you’ll see both spellings used in French: the English “gay” as well as the French “gai(e)”. To be honest, my Mom would say that… I wouldn’t! Mark had a bit too much to drink, he was a bit tipsy.

Marc avait un peu trop bu, il été un peu gai. Just like in English, the adjective “gai(e)” means merry, colorful. French Song About Gays & Transvestites – Charles Aznavour How To Say Gay In French

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