In this article, we will explore common French vocabulary related to family. Understanding the words and phrases used to describe family members and relationships is important to learning the French language. From grandparents to cousins, I will teach you the vocabulary you need to talk about friends and family. Get ready to expand your French vocabulary and improve your understanding of this beautiful language.
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La famille – The family
Les parents – The parents
Un parent – A parent
Le couple – The couple
Les enfants – The children
Un enfant – A child
La mère – The mother
Le père – The father
La fille – The daughter
Le fils – The son
La sœur – The sister
Le frère – The brother
La sœur aînée – The oldest sister
Le frère aîné – The oldest brother
La sœur cadette – The youngest sister
Le frère cadet – The youngest brother
La grand-mère – The grandmother
Le grand-père – The grandfather
L’arrière grand-mère – The great grandmother
L’arrière grand-père –The great grandfather
Les petits-enfants – The grandchildren
La petite-fille – The granddaughter
Le petit-fils – The grandson
La tante – The aunt
L’oncle – The uncle
La nièce – The niece
Le neveu – The nephew
Le cousin – The cousin
La cousine – The cousin
Un demi-frère – A half brother
Une demi-sœur – A half sister
Le beau-père – The stepfather
La belle-mère – The stepmother
Les beaux-parents – The parents-in-law
La belle-famille – The in-laws
La belle-mère – The mother-in-law
Le beau-père – The father-in-law
La belle-sœur – The sister-in-law
Le beau-frère – The brother-in-law
La belle-fille – The son-in-law
Le gendre – The son-in-law
Le filleul – The godson
La filleule – The goddaughter
Le parrain – The godfather
La marraine – The godmother
C’est mon petit frère – This is my little brother
C’est ma grande soeur – This is my older sister
Être de bonne famille – To be from a good family
Il est de bonne famille – He is from a good family
On ne choisit pas sa famille – We don’t choose our family
C’est de famille – It runs in the family
En bon père de famille – In a prudent and responsible fashion
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