plongeurplongeuse
Plongeurplongeuse is a coined term in the French language that combines the masculine noun plongeur and the feminine plongeuse to refer to a diver without specifying gender. It sits within a broader conversation about gender-inclusive language in French and reflects efforts to acknowledge multiple gender identities in occupational terms.
Origins and forms: Plongeurplongeuse is a concatenated portmanteau and one of several strategies used to signal
Usage: The term appears mainly in online discussions, language guides, and contexts concerned with inclusive language.
Note: In practice, many speakers and editors prefer separating masculine and feminine forms or using explicit