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Lesbian in French

Lesbian in French is lesbien, Lesbien, Lesbienne — Lesbian means describing a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.

Lesbian in French

lesbien
adj
Of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos.
Lesbien
noun
(linguistics, uncountable) The variety of Aeolic Greek spoken on Lesbos from about 800 to 300 b.c., best known from the writings of Sappho and Alcaeus of Mytilene.
Lesbienne
noun
(linguistics, uncountable) The variety of Aeolic Greek spoken on Lesbos from about 800 to 300 b.c., best known from the writings of Sappho and Alcaeus of Mytilene.
lesbienne
adj
lesbien
adj
lesbienne
noun
A homosexual woman, one who is exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.
gouine
noun
A homosexual woman, one who is exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

What does "Lesbian" mean?

  1. adj Describing a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
    "She joined a local club for lesbian women who enjoy hiking."
  2. noun A woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
    "Two lesbians who met at university have just opened a bakery together in town."
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Lesbian in a sentence

  • She joined a local club for lesbian women who enjoy hiking.
  • She came out as lesbian in her early twenties.
  • Two lesbians who met at university have just opened a bakery together in town.
  • My aunt, a lesbian, has shared her home with her partner for many years.

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What is "Lesbian" in French?
"Lesbian" in French is lesbien, Lesbien, Lesbienne. Lesbian means: Describing a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women.
How do you use "Lesbian" in a sentence?
Example: "She joined a local club for lesbian women who enjoy hiking." In French, "Lesbian" is lesbien, Lesbien, Lesbienne.
Are there other ways to say "Lesbian" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "Lesbian": lesbien, Lesbien, Lesbienne, lesbienne, gouine.
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