How to say you are gay in french

Pédale

In France, the word pédé comes from pederast and from pédé comes pédale, wich translation into the English language is pedal, which is also part of the bike. As in other pedophile countries, those that link male homosexuality with pedophilia in their most common insults, in France they call pedophiles to gay people. His intention is pejorative. Read our post for the Gay Slang Collection to study more about this word.

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35 French Gay Slang Words You Need to Know

No matter where you go, gay lingo will always be colorful, witty, unabashed, and quite delightful. French gay slang is no different.

French gay-speak is generally translated from English/American gay slang, and as with its heterosexual counterpart, it is best to know a thing or two about it, whatever your sexuality.

If you are curious about gay slang and how to say gay, lesbian, or homosexual in French, we compiled a list for you!

A pos of caution though, this article is not for everyone as it contains some sexual terminology that may be offensive to some.

So, if you are sensitive to this sort of thing, please stop now. If not, then check out the list of slang words grouped into two: gay guy lingo, and lesbian slang.

You can also download this list in PDF format.

French slang for Gay men

Gay Dictionary French

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    Achrien

    Achrien is a neologism invented by the writer Renaud Camus towards , in an age where the term Gay was not yet widespread in France. The word, which seems of Greek origin although it may have been invented, would thus lack any insulting, ridiculous or pathological connotation. Renaud Camus titled some of his writings with this term.

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    Actif

    The word actif translated to English is active. It refers to the male who has the top role in anal intercourse.

    Synonym: Agent.

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    Adonis

    Adonis is a term of mythological origin with which a very pretty young man is usually named. From the 16th century on, it has sometimes been used to point out a homosexual young man. It is also one of the proper names of many young and pretty Greek heroes and gods, whose names became more or less permanent as a synonym of homosexuality.

    Related Adelsward, Adrien, Alcibiade, Alexandre, Alexis, Antinoüs, Bagoas, Boisrobert, Charlus, Chausson, Corydon, Cupidon, Émile, Éphestion, Ganymède, Germiny, Giton, Jésus, Jupiter, Ligurinus, Nicomède, Sardanapale, Soc

    How do you say "Gay" in your language?

    • French gay slangIn EnglishWhat it means
    ActiftopThe gay partner who plays the active role in sexual activity
    PassifBottomThe gay person at the receiving terminate of sexual activity; the passive sexual partner

    How do you say "Gay & Lesbian" in your language?
    I wish to know inoffensive and friendly terms of referring "Homosexual"!!

    In English: gay, queer

    In German: schwul (only for male homosexuals), lesbisch (female h.), vom anderen Ufer, andersrum, linksgestrickt

    omosessuale, gay (m), lesbica (f)

    <<omosessuale, gay (m), lesbica (f) >>

    which language is this please?

    Spanish: parchita, pargo, pato. It depends what country in SouthAmerica you are. These words associate to slang in Venezuela.

    I think that in Spanish we may not have an exact equivalent. Obviously, as Guest above pointed out, there are dozens of words to ring a gay person. But in essence, the word "gay" is a neutral word, it has no negative connotations (when used in the sense "homosexual", not in the sense "lame"). In Spanish, "homosexual" is a tad too technical, and the others are mostly offensive (in the River Plate: maricón, trolo, puto, etc.) a sad fact, which m