gay

• Adjectif utilisé principalement pour décrire une personne attirée par les personnes de son propre sexe ; dans des contextes plus anciens, il signifie aussi 'joyeux' ou 'vif'.

An adjective primarily used to describe a person who is attracted to people of the same sex; also used in older contexts to mean 'happy' or 'bright'.

1. Sexual orientationA2formal

   Relating to or characterized by a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same sex.

   Homosexualité (adjectif)

   • He is openly gay and proud of his identity.
   • The organization supports gay rights and equality.
   • She attended a gay pride parade last weekend.

   Synonymeshomophilehomosexuallesbianqueer

   Antonymesstraight

2. Happy and carefreeB2formal

   Feeling or showing great happiness, joy, or lightheartedness.

   Joyeux et insouciant

   • The children were gay and playful in the park.
   • She had a gay and carefree attitude during the holiday.
   • The music had a gay, lively rhythm that made everyone dance.

   Synonymesblithecarefreecheerfulgleefuljollyjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrysprightly

   Antonymesgloomymelancholymiserablesadsolemn

• Nom désignant une personne attirée par les personnes de même sexe, ou utilisé au sens large pour décrire la communauté LGBTQ+. Dans l'usage moderne, il est principalement associé à l'homosexualité.

A noun referring to a person who is attracted to others of the same sex, or used more broadly to describe the LGBTQ+ community. In modern usage, it is primarily associated with homosexuality.

1. Homosexual personB1formal

   A person, typically a man, who is sexually or romantically attracted to people of the same sex.

   Homosexuel

   • The event was attended by many gays and lesbians.
   • He came out as a gay to his family.
   • The organization supports the rights of gays and bisexuals.

   Synonymeshomophilehomosexual

   Antonymesstraight