French Family Relationss
Learn French faster with the most commonly used Family Relationss.
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condition
In French, 'condition' retains the same spelling as in English. It is a noun mostly used to denote a state of being, a prerequisite or a stipulation. For instance, in a sentence like 'Sous la condition que vous arriviez à l'heure', it translates to 'On the condition that you arrive on time'. It is also used in different phrases, idioms, or contexts, which can alter its meaning. As in every language, its use will mainly depend on the context of the conversation.
Example sentences with  condition →couple
In French, 'couple' has a very similar meaning as in English, referring to a pair of people, animals, or things often related or in a relationship of some kind. Just like in English, it can also refer more specifically to two people in a romantic relationship. An example of a sentence would be, 'Ils sont en couple depuis deux ans,' which means 'They have been a couple for two years.'
Example sentences with  couple →éducation
In French, the word for 'education' is 'éducation'. Much like in English, it gets used widely in discussions about schooling, teaching, and learning. It can refer to both the process of instructing or the system by which one is instructed. Examples of usage in sentences are: 'Je suis en charge de l'éducation de mes enfants' which means 'I am in charge of my children's education' or 'L'éducation est essentielle pour le développement' which translates to 'Education is essential for development'.
Example sentences with  éducation →famille
The French word 'famille' is used in the same context as the English word 'family'. It refers to a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adopting, living together. It can also refer to all the descendants of a common ancestor. It is used in several expressions such as 'Une grande famille' meaning a large family or 'Toute ma famille' meaning all my family.
Example sentences with  famille →femme
'Femme' is the French translation for the English word 'woman'. It is used in the same context as in English, to refer to an adult human female. It is a common noun and can be used in various sentences such as 'Elle est une femme' meaning 'She is a woman'. Its plural form is 'femmes' which can be used to refer to more than one woman.
Example sentences with  femme →grandir
The term 'grandir' in French is used to express the idea of becoming larger or increasing in size, which could pertain to both physical and metaphorical growth. Just the same as in English, this term can be used to address a person’s growing in terms of age, knowledge, personal development and so on.
Example sentences with  grandir →mari
In French, husband is translated as 'mari'. For example, if you want to say 'My husband is kind.' you would say 'Mon mari est gentil.'. Remember that the masculine possessive, 'mon', is used for 'mari'. This term is used widely in everyday speech and writing.
Example sentences with  mari →mère
The word 'mère' is a feminine noun in French and it is used similarly to the English word 'mother'. However, it is important to note that, unlike in English where 'mom' and 'mother' are common terms, in French typically only 'mère' is used. In French, 'maman' is often used as a more informal or affectionate term similar to 'mom' in English. However, 'mère' is generally more formal and respectful.
Example sentences with  mère →père
The French word for father is 'père'. It is commonly used in the same way as in English, to refer to one's biological paternal figure. It can also be used in some contexts to refer to a person who has played a significant male role in one's life. Additionally, 'père' can be used colloquially, much like the English 'old man', to refer to one's father.
Example sentences with  père →proche
The word 'proche' in French is used similarly to the English word 'close'. It can refer to the physical proximity of one object or person to another, such as in the sentence 'Elle est proche de la fenêtre' ('She is close to the window'). Additionally, 'proche' can refer to the closeness in a relationship between individuals, such as 'Il est très proche de sa mère' ('He is very close to his mother').
Example sentences with  proche →- 1