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sans-abri

/sɑ̃.z‿a.bʁi/

noun, masculine/feminine/sɑ̃.z‿a.bʁi/plural: sans-abri

sans-abri is masculine or feminine depending on context in French.

homeless person

“Les sans-abri ont des problèmes à Paris.” — The homeless have problems in Paris.

Synonyms: SDF

Related: sans-abrisme

Literally, “without shelter”. Compare Portuguese sem-abrigo.