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    Mère (en. Mother)

    /mɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Woman who has given birth to a child.
    My mother is very kind.
    Ma mère est très gentille.
    Maternal figure, symbol of motherhood.
    Mother Teresa is an icon of charity.
    La mère Teresa est une icône de la charité.
    Person who educates and takes care of a child.
    She acts as a mother for orphaned children.
    Elle agit comme une mère pour les enfants orphelins.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'mater', which means mother.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mother hen
    Protective and caring mother.
    mère poule
    like a mother
    With a lot of care and love.
    comme une mère
    mother and daughter
    Relationship between a mother and her daughter.
    mère et fille

    Related Words

    maternity
    State of a woman who has given birth.
    maternité
    maternal
    Related to the mother or motherhood.
    maternelle
    single mother
    Woman who raises her children without a partner.
    mère célibataire

    Slang Meanings

    Used affectionately to refer to a mother.
    Hi, my mother!
    Salut, ma mère !
    Can also be used in familiar expressions to express surprise.
    Oh damn, did you really do that?
    Et merde, tu as vraiment fait ça ?