Neveux (en. Nephews)

[nəvø]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Boys or young men who are the children of siblings.

I have three nephews who love to play soccer.

J'ai trois neveux qui adorent jouer au football.

The children of a brother or sister, generally masculine.

My nephews are coming to spend the holidays at our place.

Mes neveux viennent passer les vacances chez nous.

Derived from the Old French 'neveu', originating from Latin 'nepos', 'nepotis' meaning grandson or nephew.

my nephew and my niece

my brother's and sister's children

mon neveu et ma nièce

to have nephews

to have children of a brother or sister

avoir des neveux

to be like a nephew

to be close to an uncle or aunt

être comme un neveu

niece

The daughter of a brother or sister.

nièce

brother

A man who shares at least one parent with another person.

frère

sister

A woman who shares at least one parent with another person.

sœur

A young man of a friend or family member.

This is my nephew, he is really cool.

C'est mon neveu, il est vraiment cool.

A term of endearment to refer to a young man.

Look at this nephew, he is full of energy.

Regarde ce neveu, il est plein d'énergie.