frère
brother
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/fʁɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
In French, birth order is often specified: frère aîné (older brother), frère cadet (younger brother). French families tend to be smaller than in many other countries, with an average of about 1.8 children per woman.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai deux frères et une sœur.
I have two brothers and one sister.
Mon frère aîné habite à Lyon.
My older brother lives in Lyon.