L'aînée (en. The eldest)

/lɛ.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Text: The girl who was born first in a family.

Text: The eldest in the family has always taken care of her brothers and sisters.

L'aînée de la famille a toujours pris soin de ses frères et sœurs.

Text: The role or position of the eldest in the sibling group.

Text: Her status as the eldest conferred responsibilities on her.

Son statut d'aînée lui conférait des responsabilités.

Text: Comes from the Old French 'aînesse', derived from the verb 'aîné', which means 'to be the oldest'.

Text: the eldest of the children

Text: refers to the oldest child in a sibling group.

l'aînée des enfants

Text: eldest of the family

Text: indicates a role of leadership or responsibility within the family.

aînée de la famille

Text: elder sister

Text: specifically designates the sister who is the eldest.

sœur aînée

Text: elder

Text: Who is the oldest in a sibling group or a set.

aîné

Text: younger

Text: Who is the youngest in a sibling group or a set.

cadet

Text: siblings

Text: All siblings.

fratrie

Text: She's the eldest

Text: When we say she is the eldest, it means she has more responsibility.

Quand on dit qu'elle est l'aînée, cela signifie qu'elle a plus de responsabilité.

Text: The big one

Text: She is often called the big one because she is the eldest.

On l'appelle souvent la grande parce qu'elle est l'aînée.