bru
daughter-in-law
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/bʁy/
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Cultural Note
Bru is the specific, unambiguous term for daughter-in-law, though belle-fille is more commonly used in everyday speech. Bru is slightly more old-fashioned and is heard more in rural France. The relationship between belle-mère and bru is a perennial topic in French comedy and culture.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma bru prépare un gâteau pour dimanche.
My daughter-in-law is making a cake for Sunday.
La relation entre la belle-mère et la bru n'est pas toujours facile.
The relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is not always easy.