human

Signification

Adj

1. Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
2. Having the nature or attributes of a human being.

Noun

1. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
2. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
3. The tallest, most abundant and most intelligent of the primates; Homo sapiens.
4. Any hominid of the genus Homo.

Verb

To behave as or become, or to cause to behave as or become, a human.

Coupé comme

hu‧man

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈhjuː.mən/

Étymologie

From Late Middle English humayne, humain, from Middle French humain, from Old French humain, umain, from Latin hūmānus m (“of or belonging to a man, human, humane”, adjective), from homo, with unclear ū. Spelling human has been predominant since the early 18th century. Not etymologically related to man.

Phrases

Sometimes the human soul is conceived not in human but in animal form .

Parfois, l'âme humaine n'est pas conçue en humaine mais sous forme animale.

While later works make her specifically human , she retains her magical powers .

Alors que les œuvres plus tard la rendent spécifiquement humaine, elle conserve ses pouvoirs magiques.