cousine
cousin (female)
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ku.zin/
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Cultural Note
In spoken French, the distinction between cousin and cousine is always made, unlike in English where 'cousin' is gender-neutral. A cousinade is a festive gathering of all cousins in a family, a tradition particularly popular in southern France.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma cousine habite à Marseille.
My cousin lives in Marseille.
Je suis très proche de ma cousine.
I am very close to my cousin.