alphonse

French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the given name Alphonse, from the main character in the play Monsieur Alphonse by Alexandre Dumas, fils.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /al.fɔ̃s/

Noun

alphonse m (plural alphonses)

  1. (rare, slang, dated) a pimp
    Synonym: maquereau

Derived terms

  • alphonsisme
  • alphonsiste

Further reading

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