séducteur
The English phrase "lover boy" can be translated into French as séducteur.
The term describes a man who possesses great confidence in his ability to attract and seduce women.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While séducteur is a standard term, in a literary context, a man who fits this archetype might be referred to as a Don Juan.
Did you know?
- A common way to describe a man who is a 'lover boy' in a somewhat derogatory, playboy sense is to call him a dragueur, which comes from the verb draguer meaning 'to drag' or 'to dredge'.
- The verb séduire can be used in French to describe things that aren't people, such as a beautiful landscape or a clever business proposal that 'seduces' an investor.
- Unlike the English 'seducer' which often implies a warning of danger, séducteur is frequently used as a neutral or positive character trait.
Examples in context
- Ce séducteur ne s'arrête jamais de draguer.This lover boy never stops flirting.
- Il joue le rôle du grand séducteur.He is playing the role of the great lover boy.
- Attention, c'est un vrai séducteur.Watch out, he is a real lover boy.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a new guy at a party.
- ManonTu as vu le nouveau garçon ?Did you see the new guy?
- GabrielOui, c'est un sacré séducteur.Yes, he is quite the lover boy.
- ManonIl sourit à tout le monde ici.He is smiling at everyone here.
- GabrielC'est son style habituel.That is just his usual style.
