être humain

Definitions of être humain
  1. noun
    the generic use of the word to refer to any human being
    synonyms: homme
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    type of:
    homme, individu, mortel, être
    a human being
  2. noun
    any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage
    synonyms: homme
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    types:
    genre humain, humanité, race humaine
    all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
    homo sapiens
    the only surviving hominid; species to which modern man belongs; bipedal primate having language and ability to make and use complex tools; brain volume at least 1400 cc
    type of:
    hominidé
    a primate of the family Hominidae
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