Ways to say it
| French | IPA |
|---|---|
| transgenre | /tʁɑ̃s.ʒɑ̃ʁ/ |
| trans | /tʁɑ̃s/ |
This term describes a person having a gender identity that is different from, or strictly opposite to, the sex assigned to them at birth. While transgenre is most often used as an adjective to describe people or groups, it can also function as a noun to mean a transgender person.
Which one should you use?
The word transgenre is primarily used as an adjective to describe a person or a couple. The shortened form trans is a common way to refer to transgender individuals, similar to its use in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Personne transgenre is a formal and inclusive way to refer to a transgender person. In casual speech and within the community, the shortened trans is frequently used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, transgenre is invariable in gender, meaning it does not change between masculine and feminine forms. However, it does take an s in its plural form: transgenres.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁɑ̃s.ʒɑ̃ʁ/
When do people say it?
In French, some individuals may prefer the use of the gender-neutral pronoun iel.
Did you know?
- The word trans is a doublet of the common French word très 'very', as both originate from the Latin trāns.
- The use of iel has sparked significant debate in France, including public disputes over its potential inclusion in official dictionaries.
- In formal French contexts, one might use the phrase personne transgenre to ensure maximum inclusivity. This uses the noun 'personne', which is always feminine in French, to ground the identity.
Examples in context
- Sami a rencontré un couple transgenre.Sami met a transgender couple.This sentence shows the use of transgenre to describe a couple.Tatoeba #11979248 by zogwarg, translation #7219037 by OsoHombre
- Plusieurs personnes transgenres ressentent de la dysphorie de genre.Many transgender people experience gender dysphoria.This sentence uses transgenres in its plural adjective form.Tatoeba #5790329 by Knabacxo, translation #5589616 by zumley
- Tom est transgenre.Tom is transgender.This sentence demonstrates using transgenre as an adjective to describe a person.Tatoeba #5790324 by Knabacxo, translation #5050559 by Hybrid
- Il est important de respecter les droits des personnes transgenres.It is important to respect the rights of transgender people.
- L'identité de genre d'une personne transsexuelle doit être respectée.The gender identity of a transsexual person must be respected.
- Mon ami est trans. Il prévoit de faire sa transition cette année.My friend is trans. He plans to transition this year.
- J'ai rencontré une personne transgenre très intéressante aujourd'hui.I met a very interesting transgender person today.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing an upcoming community event.
- GabrielEst-ce que ce groupe accueille les personnes transgenres ?Does this group welcome transgender people?
- ManonOui, tout le monde est le bienvenu ici.Yes, everyone is welcome here.
- GabrielC'est super, car mon ami est transgenre.That's great, because my friend is transgender.
- ManonC'est génial, il sera content de venir.That's wonderful, he will be happy to come.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transgender” translations and entries transgenre, trans, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trans, transgenre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
