Family vocabulary in French

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If someone refers to their 'beau-frère', which family member are they talking about?

  • Brother-in-law (correct)
  • Sister-in-law
  • Father-in-law
  • Mother-in-law

In a conversation about family, someone mentions their 'grands-parents'. Who is being referred to?

  • Parents
  • Grandchildren
  • Siblings
  • Grandparents (correct)

Which of the following family members is NOT a direct relative?

  • Père
  • Frère
  • Mère
  • Oncle (correct)

If you are talking about your 'demi-frère', what is your relationship with this person?

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What is the relationship between a 'belle-mère' and her child’s spouse?

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Which term describes the collective group of 'père' and 'mère'?

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A family tree includes 'fils' and 'fille'. What relationship do these individuals have to their parents?

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In a wedding context, who is most likely to be introduced as the 'beau-père'?

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Which of the following terms refers to siblings?

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If someone says they are going to visit their 'tante' and 'oncle', who are they visiting?

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Upon the arrival of a newborn, what is the appropriate term to describe the baby?

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How would you generally describe 'La Famille élargie'?

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In a legal document citing family relations, what English term would correspond to 'Femme (épouse)'?

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Which term is used to describe a male child in relation to his parents?

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What is the most accurate translation of 'Mari' in the context of family relationships?

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If you have a 'filleul(e)', whom are you related to?

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Which of the following describes family members outside the immediate family unit?

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What is the correct translation of 'demi-sœur'?

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Which term would a child use to refer to their 'grand-père'?

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What would your mother's sister be called?

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Flashcards

Mère

Female parent; Mom, Mum

Père

Male parent; Dad, Father

Frère

A male sibling

SÅ“ur

A female sibling

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Fils

Male child

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Fille

Female child

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Parents

Mother and father

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Enfant

A young being; baby

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Bébé

Infant

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Grand-mère

Mother of a parent

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Grand-père

Father of a parent

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Grands-parents

Parents of parents

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Oncle

Brother of a parent

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Tante

Sister of a parent

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Cousin(e)

Child of an aunt or uncle

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Mari

A male spouse; husband

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Femme (épouse)

A female spouse; wife

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Belle-mère

Mother of your spouse

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Beau-père

Father of your spouse

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Beau-frère

A sibling of your spouse

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Study Notes

  • "La Famille en Anglais" translates to "The Family in English."

Immediate Family

  • Mère translates to Mother, also known as Mom or Mum.
  • Père translates to Father, also known as Dad.
  • Frère translates to Brother.
  • SÅ“ur translates to Sister.
  • Fils translates to Son.
  • Fille translates to Daughter.
  • Parents translates to Parents.
  • Enfant translates to Child.
  • Bébé translates to Baby.

Grandparents

  • Grand-mère translates to Grandmother, also known as Grandma.
  • Grand-père translates to Grandfather, also known as Grandpa.
  • Grands-parents translates to Grandparents.

Aunts, Uncles and Cousins

  • Oncle translates to Uncle.
  • Tante translates to Aunt.
  • Cousin(e) translates to Cousin.

Marital Family

  • Mari translates to Husband.
  • Femme (épouse) translates to Wife.
  • Belle-mère translates to Mother-in-law.
  • Beau-père translates to Father-in-law.
  • Beau-frère translates to Brother-in-law.
  • Belle-sÅ“ur translates to Sister-in-law.

Extended Family

  • Demi-frère translates to Half-brother.
  • Demi-sÅ“ur translates to Half-sister.
  • Famille élargie translates to Extended family.
  • Filleul(e) translates to Godchild, referring to either Godson or Goddaughter.

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