sage-homme

== French == === Alternative forms === sagehomme (post-1990 spelling) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /sa.ʒɔm/ === Noun === sage-homme m (plural sages-hommes, feminine sage-femme) (rare) A midhusband, a male midwife Synonyms: accoucheur, maïeuticien ==== Usage notes ==== Typically the word sage-femme is also used to designate a male midwife; sage-homme m is uncommon for this usage, and maïeuticien m is overly obscure.