transsexuel
/tʁɑ̃.sɛk.sɥɛl/masculine
The English phrase transsexual is translated into French as transsexuel.
The term refers to a person whose gender identity did not match their birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex.
Meaning: person whose gender identity did not match their birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is transsexuel. The feminine form of the noun and adjective is transsexuelle. For plural forms, use transsexuels for masculine plural and transsexuelles for feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
It is pronounced /tʁɑ̃.sɛk.sɥɛl/. The word has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In France, the legal process to change gender on official documents was historically tied to medical proof of transsexualisme, a term derived from the same root as transsexuel.
- In modern French social discourse, the term transsexuel is increasingly replaced by the more neutral transgenre to avoid the medicalized connotations of the former.
- The English term 'cisgender' has been directly borrowed into French as cisgenre for use in sociological discussions.
Examples in context
- Je suis une femme transsexuelle en transition.I am a transsexual woman in transition.This sentence is useful for describing a transsexual woman in transition using the form transsexuel.Tatoeba #3434716 by Micsmithel, translation #3431971 by shekitten
- Il est transsexuel.He's a transsexual.This sentence uses the form transsexuel to describe a male.Tatoeba #2283354 by sacredceltic, translation #2282266 by Hybrid
- Sami, un transsexuel, a créé un alter ego qu'il a appelé Layla.Sami, a transsexual, created an alter ego he named Layla.This sentence uses the form transsexuel to identify a person.Tatoeba #6372576 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #6372381 by OsoHombre
- Le sujet des personnes transsexuelles est important pour la société.The topic of transsexual individuals is important for society.
- L'identité d'une personne transsexuelle ne correspond pas à son genre assigné à la naissance.The identity of a transsexual person does not align with their assigned gender at birth.
- Il est trans.He is trans.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are discussing a friend's life journey.
- GabrielMon ami est transsexuel et commence sa transition.My friend is transsexual and is starting his transition.
- ManonC'est courageux de sa part, Gabriel.That is brave of him, Gabriel.
- GabrielOui, être transsexuel demande beaucoup de force.Yes, being transsexual requires a lot of strength.
- ManonJe suis ravie qu'il puisse être lui-même.I am delighted that he can be himself.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “transsexual” translations and entries transsexuel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
