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    Neveu (en. Nephew)

    /nə.vø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A child of the sibling who is the son of a brother or sister.
    My nephew celebrated his birthday yesterday.
    Mon neveu a fêté son anniversaire hier.
    Term used to designate a young man in a friendly relationship.
    He acts like a real nephew with his uncles.
    Il agit comme un vrai neveu avec ses oncles.

    Etymology

    The word 'neveu' comes from the Latin 'nepote', derived from 'nepos', which means 'grandson' or 'descendant'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be like a nephew
    to be treated with kindness and affection by an older person.
    être comme un neveu
    nephew takes care of
    when a nephew takes care of his elderly uncle or aunt.
    neveu prenne soin de
    full-time nephew
    a nephew who spends a lot of time with his aunt or uncle.
    neveu à plein temps

    Related Words

    niece
    Daughter of the sister or brother.
    nièce
    uncle
    Father of the niece or nephew.
    tonton
    family
    Group of people related by blood or marriage.
    famille

    Slang Meanings

    Love nephew
    He is like a love nephew to me.
    Il est comme un neveu d'amour pour moi.
    Little nephew
    My little nephew is very cute.
    Mon petit neveu est très mignon.