gendre
son-in-law
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ʒɑ̃dʁ/
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Cultural Note
Gendre is used specifically for son-in-law, unlike beau-fils which can also mean stepson. The expression le gendre idéal (the ideal son-in-law) is used ironically in French to describe someone who appears too perfect. The feminine equivalent is bru (daughter-in-law).
📝 Example Sentences
Mon gendre est un homme très cultivé.
My son-in-law is a very cultured man.
Le gendre idéal n'existe pas.
The ideal son-in-law does not exist.