Fère (en. Fera)

/fɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A boy or man related by blood to another.
My brother is older than me.
Mon frère est plus âgé que moi.
A man who shares a brotherly relationship with another person.
He considers his best friend like a brother.
Il considère son meilleur ami comme un frère.
A member of a fraternity or similar organization.
He is a member of the fraternity of the brothers of the coast.
Il est membre de la fraternité des frères de la côte.

Etymology

From Latin 'frater', meaning brother.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Brothers in arms
Combat companions.
Frères d'armes
Like brothers
Very close, in friendship.
Comme des frères
Brothers and sisters
All the children of the same family.
Frères et sœurs

Related Words

sister
A sister is a woman sharing the same parent as another person.
sœur
fraternity
A group of people united by bonds of solidarity and brotherhood.
fraternité
parent
A father or mother.
parent

Slang Meanings

A very close friend, often like a brother.
He’s my brother at heart.
C'est mon frère de cœur.
Used to refer to a buddy in certain cultures.
Hey, brother, how's it going?
Salut, frère, comment ça va ?