parents
parents; relatives
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/pa.ʁɑ̃/
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Cultural Note
Parents can mean both 'parents' (mother and father) and 'relatives' in French. To specify relatives more broadly, the French say la parenté or les proches. Meeting the parents (rencontrer les parents) is a significant milestone in French relationships.
📝 Example Sentences
Mes parents habitent en Bretagne.
My parents live in Brittany.
Ses parents sont très accueillants.
His parents are very welcoming.