Membres (en. Members)

mɑ̃bʁ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The different parts that make up the human or animal body.

He injured his limbs while playing sports.

Il a blessé ses membres en faisant du sport.

Individuals who are part of an organization.

The members of the association meet every month.

Les membres de l'association se réunissent chaque mois.

Things that are part of a whole, such as family members.

All family members were present at the meeting.

Tous les membres de la famille étaient présents à la réunion.

From Old French 'membre', from Latin 'membrum'.

member of a family

Individual who is part of a family.

membre d'une famille

staff member

Employee of an organization or company.

membre du personnel

active member

Person who actively participates in an activity or organization.

membre actif

upper limb

Arm or body part located above the waist.

membre supérieur

lower limb

Leg or body part located below the waist.

membre inférieur

founding member

Person who established or created an organization.

membre fondateur

Used to refer to genitalia (slang).

He made a joke about his members.

Il a fait une blague sur ses membres.

Sometimes used to refer to a man (slang).

Look at that guy, he's a real member of the club.

Regarde ce type, c'est un vrai membre du club.