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    Beau-frère (en. Brother-in-law)

    /bo fʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The brother of a spouse.
    My brother-in-law is very friendly.
    Mon beau-frère est très sympathique.
    A man married to someone's sister.
    She invited her brother-in-law to the party.
    Elle a invité son beau-frère à la fête.
    Can refer to a man as a brother by marriage.
    The mayor's brother-in-law opened a restaurant.
    Le beau-frère du maire a ouvert un restaurant.

    Etymology

    The word 'beau' means 'pretty' or 'handsome', and 'frère' means 'sibling'; together they refer to a family relationship by marriage.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    getting along well with one's brother-in-law
    having a good relationship with one's brother-in-law.
    bien avec son beau-frère
    consider someone as a brother-in-law
    consider someone as a brother by marriage.
    considérer comme un beau-frère
    brother-in-law relationship
    a relationship established through marriage.
    relation de beau-frère

    Related Words

    sister
    A woman who has a familial connection with another person.
    sœur
    father-in-law
    The father of a spouse.
    beau-père
    ally
    A person who has a supportive or union relationship with another.
    allié

    Slang Meanings

    A brother-in-law often affectionately referred to.
    He's a real good guy, my bro!
    Il est un vrai bonhomme, mon beauf!
    An informal term for referring to a brother-in-law.
    Tell your bro to come with you.
    Dis à ton beauf de venir avec toi.