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    Filial (en. Filial)

    /fi.ljal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Relating to a child in relation to their parents.
    He has filial obligations towards his parents.
    Il a des obligations filiales envers ses parents.
    Expressing the affection or duty of a child towards their parents.
    His behavior is very filial.
    Son comportement est très filial.
    Referring to a company that is a subsidiary of another.
    The company is a subsidiary of the multinational.
    La société est une filiale de la multinationale.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'filialis', derived from 'filius', meaning 'son'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    filial duty
    Responsibilities or obligations one has towards their parents.
    devoir filial
    filial affection
    Feelings of love and respect that a child has for their parents.
    affection filiale
    filial relations
    The ties between parents and children.
    relations filiales

    Related Words

    son
    Male child.
    fils
    daughter
    Female child.
    fille
    parent
    One who has children.
    parent

    Slang Meanings

    Relationship between children and parents in a family context.
    He has a very strong filial bond with his mother.
    Il a un lien filial très fort avec sa mère.
    Responsibility or duty one has towards their family.
    He is always there to fulfill his filial duties.
    Il est toujours là pour répondre à ses devoirs filiaux.