Sapphic in French
Sapphic in French is saphique, lesbien — Sapphic means relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
Sapphic in French
saphique
Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
lesbien
Lesbian, relating to lesbianism, or (broadly) to women who are attracted (not necessarily exclusively) to women.
What does "Sapphic" mean?
- adj Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
- adj Of a certain kind of verse reputed to have been invented by Sappho, consisting of five metrical feet, of which the first, fourth, and fifth are trochees, the second is a spondee, and the third a dactyl.
- adj Alternative letter-case form of sapphic.
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What is "Sapphic" in French?
"Sapphic" in French is saphique, lesbien. Sapphic means: Relating to the Greek poetess Sappho from Lesbos or her poetry.
Are there other ways to say "Sapphic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "Sapphic": saphique, lesbien.
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