🇫🇷 How to say

“brother” in French

frère
Illustration of "brother" in a French cultural setting
Two young boys with the same smile are sitting on a park bench, sharing a comic book. One points at a picture, and the other laughs.

Usage note

This word is used for a male sibling. It's a very common word for family, and you can make it plural (frères) to talk about brothers.

Examples

  • Voici mon frère.

    This is my brother.

  • J'ai un petit frère.

    I have a little brother.

  • Mon frère et moi jouons au football.

    My brother and I play football.

Quick check

What does "frère" mean?

  • A. brother
  • B. sister
  • C. leg
  • D. train

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