sœur
sister
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/sœʁ/
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Cultural Note
The word sœur also means 'nun' in French (une bonne sœur). Sibling relationships are highly valued in French culture, and siblings often maintain close bonds throughout adulthood.
📝 Example Sentences
Ma sœur est plus jeune que moi.
My sister is younger than me.
Elles sont sœurs jumelles.
They are twin sisters.