jumeau

twin (male)

Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ʒy.mo/

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Cultural Note

France distinguishes between vrais jumeaux (identical twins) and faux jumeaux (fraternal twins). The word jumelles also means 'binoculars' in French — a completely different meaning. Twin births have increased in France due to assisted reproduction.

📝 Example Sentences

Il est le jumeau de Marc.

He is Marc's twin.

Les jumeaux sont nés le même jour, évidemment.

The twins were born on the same day, obviously.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine jumelle
masculine jumeau
feminine_plural jumelles
masculine_plural jumeaux

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