Fraternite (en. Fraternity)
fra-tɛʁ-ni-te
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Friendly bond between people sharing common interests.
Fraternity among students fostered a good working atmosphere.
La fraternité entre les étudiants a favorisé un bon climat de travail.
Value or principle that encourages union and solidarity.
Fraternity is one of the fundamental principles of the French Republic.
La fraternité est un des principes fondamentaux de la République française.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'fraternitas' which means 'the quality of being a brother'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
brotherhood in arms
Links of friendship and solidarity among military personnel.
fraternité d'armes
human fraternity
Concept of unity and solidarity among all human beings.
fraternité humaine
fraternity of peoples
Idea of international solidarity among different nations.
fraternité des peuples
Related Words
brother
A man having the same father or mother as another.
frère
comrade
A friend, often used in the context of a group or association.
camarade
association
A group of people united for a common purpose.
association
Slang Meanings
Bro
We're all in the same bro here!
On est tous dans la même fra ici!
Bro
Hey bro, how's it going? Are we having a fraternity night?
Salut bro, comment ça va? On se fait une soirée fraternité?