male

• Qui se rapporte au sexe qui produit de petits gamètes, généralement mobiles (spermatozoïdes), chez les animaux et les plantes. Désigne aussi l'individu appartenant à ce sexe, ou ce qui est caractéristique de ce sexe.

Relating to or characteristic of the sex that produces small, typically motile gametes (spermatozoa) in animals and plants.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   Relating to the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in animals and plants.

   mâle (sexe biologique)

   • The male lion has a large mane.
   • Male birds often have brighter feathers than females.
   • The doctor explained the male reproductive system.

   Antonymesfemale

2. Gender identityA1formal

   Relating to or characteristic of men or boys.

   Masculin (genre)

   • The male students gathered in the hall.
   • He works in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
   • The choir includes both male and female voices.

   Synonymesmanfulmanlikemanlymannishmasculinevirile

   Antonymesfemalefemininewomanly

3. Technical or mechanicalB2formal

   Describing a part or fitting designed to be inserted into a corresponding female part.

   Mâle (technique)

   • The male connector plugs into the female port.
   • Make sure the male end of the pipe is clean.
   • The male thread must match the female thread.

   Antonymesfemale

• Nom désignant un individu du sexe qui produit de petits gamètes mobiles (spermatozoïdes), généralement caractérisé par certains traits biologiques et physiques. Peut aussi désigner un homme ou un être de sexe masculin.

A noun referring to an individual of the sex that produces small, motile gametes (sperm), typically characterized by certain biological and physical traits.

1. Biological sexA1formal

   An individual of the sex that produces small, mobile gametes (sperm) in reproduction.

   Mâle (sexe biologique)

   • The male of the species is often larger than the female.
   • In many animals, the male has brighter coloring.
   • The study compared the behavior of males and females.

   Antonymesfemale

2. Human genderA1formal

   A person who identifies as or is characterized as male.

   Genre masculin (humain)

   • The group consisted of both males and females.
   • He is a male in his early thirties.
   • The survey included responses from 200 males.

   Antonymesfemale