Voluptueux / Voluptueuse: French Adjective Agreement

Voluptueux (masculine) / Voluptueuse (feminine) is the French adjective corresponding to English "voluptuous" – meaning curvaceous, sensual, luxurious, or giving sensual pleasure.

Agreement Rules

• Masculine singular: voluptueux (e.g., un corps voluptueux).
• Feminine singular: voluptueuse (e.g., une femme voluptueuse).
• Masculine plural: voluptueux (same spelling, pronounced with liaison if followed by vowel).
• Feminine plural: voluptueuses.

Pronunciation

• Masculine: /vɔl.pty.ø/ (final -x silent).
• Feminine: /vɔl.pty.øz/ (final -se pronounced /z/).

Usage Notes

• Can describe body, curves, lips, voice, fabrics, atmosphere.
• Positive connotation (sensual beauty); not vulgar.
• Literary register; less common in everyday speech than sensuel(le) or pulpeux/se.