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    Frères (en. Brothers)

    /fʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The male children of the same family.
    My brothers and I grew up together.
    Mes frères et moi avons grandi ensemble.
    A term used to denote a fraternal relationship, even without blood ties.
    He considers his friends as his brothers.
    Il considère ses amis comme ses frères.
    A member of a male religious order.
    He became a brother in a religious community.
    Il est devenu frère dans une communauté religieuse.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'frater', meaning 'brother'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    comrades in arms
    Comrades who have fought together.
    frères d'armes
    like brothers
    A very close relationship, like that between brothers.
    comme des frères
    brothers and sisters
    All the children of the same family, whether they are boys or girls.
    frères et sœurs

    Related Words

    fraternity
    Link or association between brothers or members of the same community.
    fraternité
    successive brothers
    A series of brothers, often in a context of descent or family.
    frères successifs

    Slang Meanings

    A close friend.
    Hey, brother! What's up?
    Salut, frère ! Quoi de neuf ?
    A guy or a dude.
    Look at that brother over there.
    Regarde ce frère là-bas.