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    Germain (en. German)

    /ʒɛʁmɛ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Referring to something that is related to another thing, relevant.
    His remarks were germain regarding the meeting.
    Ses remarques étaient germaines au sujet de la réunion.
    Who is of the same race or bloodline, when speaking of men.
    He is my full brother.
    Il est mon frère germain.
    Referring to a direct family tie.
    They are full siblings through their mother.
    Ils sont germains par leur mère.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'germanus', meaning 'brother' or 'sister'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Isn't it germain?
    An expression to signify that something is obvious.
    germain n'est-il pas ?
    blood relative
    A relative from the same immediate lineage.
    parent germain
    full siblings
    Brothers born of the same mother.
    frères germains

    Related Words

    germanity
    Quality of what is germain.
    germanité
    germainly
    In a germain manner, relating to family ties.
    germainement
    germainity
    State of being germain.
    germaineté

    Slang Meanings

    To have close family ties.
    We're all germain here, we stick together.
    On est tous germains ici, on se serre les coudes.
    To feel close to someone like a brother.
    This guy is my germain, I trust him.
    Ce type, c'est mon germain, je lui fais confiance.