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    Frère (en. Brother)

    /fʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An individual with whom one shares one or more parents.
    My brother is two years younger than me.
    Mon frère a deux ans de moins que moi.
    Terms of affection or camaraderie between men.
    He is like a brother to me.
    Il est comme un frère pour moi.
    Member of a religious or fraternal community.
    The brothers of the congregation meet every week.
    Les frères de la congrégation se réunissent chaque semaine.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frater', which means 'brother'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Brother of heart
    A very close person, almost like a family member.
    Frère de cœur
    Brother and sister
    Expression referring to the members of a sibling group.
    Frère et sœur
    Brother-in-arms
    A comrade in arms or an ally.
    Frère d'armes

    Related Words

    Sister
    Female member of a sibling group.
    sœur
    Brotherhood
    Bonds of friendship and solidarity among group members.
    fraternité
    Sibling group
    Set of brothers and sisters.
    fratrie

    Slang Meanings

    A very close friend, often used in informal conversations.
    What do you want to do tonight, brother?
    Qu'est-ce que tu veux faire ce soir, frère ?
    A term to refer to someone in a friendly manner.
    Come on, brother, come with us.
    Allez, frère, viens avec nous.