masculinity

• Nom désignant les qualités, les attributs ou les comportements traditionnellement associés aux hommes ou au sexe masculin.

A noun referring to the qualities, attributes, or behaviors traditionally associated with or considered typical of men or the male sex.

indénombrable

1. Characteristics of the male sexB2formal

   The set of qualities, appearances, and biological traits typically associated with being male.

   masculinité

   • The study examined biological markers of masculinity in different species.
   • Traditional views of masculinity often emphasize physical strength.
   • Her research focused on the hormonal aspects of masculinity.

   Synonymesmachismomalenessmanhoodmanlinessvirility

2. Socially expected male behaviorB2formal

   The trait of exhibiting actions, attitudes, and roles culturally considered typical or appropriate for men.

   masculinité

   • He was raised with very rigid ideas of masculinity.
   • Modern masculinity embraces emotional expression as healthy.
   • The film challenges traditional depictions of masculinity by showing vulnerability.

   Synonymesmachismomanhoodmanlinessvirility

   Antonymesfemininity