mâle alpha

French

Etymology

Calque of English alpha male.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.l‿al.fa/, /mɑ.l‿al.fa/

Noun

mâle alpha m (plural mâles alpha)

1. (zoology) alpha male (dominant male in a group of animals)

   Synonym: mâle dominant

2. (seduction community, figuratively) alpha male (dominant, assertive, protective, oftentimes successful, leadership-type man or male)

   Coordinate term: mâle bêta