Beard gay

Hi all, I was wondering if there is a French equivalent to the idea of a 'beard' in English in the sense of a gay guy who uses a girl friend in order to stay in the closet? I've racked my brains and I can't think of one Merci d'avance! Kelly B Curmodgeratrice. USA English. Would you please clarify the concept?

Women pay in ‘bearded’ relationships

Yes, a beard is any cover, which is how it originated—like a real beard, it covers things up and provides a disguise. Gay guys are not considered very masculine. Facial hair is seen as masculine. So, anytime a woman is seen with a man a lot, people assume they are having sex.

The Truth About Thomas & Ruby

In Recovery , Weiss has only dated boys but isn't interested in them. It's for appearances only. In Rip Her to Shreds , Regina tries dating boys while she lies to herself about being straight. In the Wizards of Waverly Place fic " Secrets Revealed ", when Alex casts a truth spell on her best friend Harper to learn the identity of Harper's new crush, concerned that Harper might be falling for Alex's brother Justin again, she is shocked when Harper admits that actually her alleged crush on Justin was just a cover for Harper's real feelings for Alex herself.

His ubiquitous presence in his faith community attests to his devotion, and nobody questions his heart. His wife and children were the disguise he wore to hide the longing he loathed but could not resist, which ultimately killed him. The beard I wore was an outworn religious identity, one which fit me for a time but no longer looked or felt authentic.