beau-père
father-in-law; stepfather
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bo.pɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
Like belle-mère, beau-père has the dual meaning of father-in-law and stepfather. In blended families (familles recomposées), which are increasingly common in France, the beau-père often navigates a delicate role between parental authority and respect for the biological father.
📝 Example Sentences
Mon beau-père est à la retraite.
My father-in-law is retired.
Son beau-père l'a élevé comme son propre fils.
His stepfather raised him as his own son.