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    Freres (en. Brothers)

    /fʁɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Sons of the same parents.
    My brothers and I grew up together.
    Mes frères et moi avons grandi ensemble.
    Members of the same community or group.
    The brothers of the religious order meet weekly.
    Les frères de l'ordre religieux se réunissent chaque semaine.
    Very close friend, treated like a brother.
    He is like a brother to me.
    Il est comme un frère pour moi.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    brothers in arms
    Military comrades sharing the same battles.
    frères d'armes
    brothers and sisters
    Term encompassing boys and girls from the same family.
    frères et sœurs
    like brothers
    Meaning a close bond or friendship.
    comme des frères

    Related Words

    brotherhood
    State of being a brother, bond between brothers.
    fraternité
    older brother
    Older brother.
    frère aîné
    younger brother
    Younger brother.
    frère cadet

    Slang Meanings

    A very close friend.
    He's my bro, we've known each other since childhood.
    C'est mon frérot, on se connaît depuis l'enfance.
    A party buddy.
    We're going out, join us, bro!
    On va sortir, rejoins-nous, frérot !