Oncles (en. Uncles)

/ɔ̃.kl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Brother or brother-in-law of a parent.

My uncle has always been very kind to me.

Mon oncle a toujours été très gentil avec moi.

Also used to refer to an older man, affectionately.

This uncle is like a second father to me.

Cet oncle est comme un second père pour moi.

Term used in some regions to refer to a man.

We all call him the uncle of the street.

On l'appelle tous l'oncle de la rue.

From the Latin 'unculus', a diminutive of 'uncus' meaning 'hook', referring to a family relationship.

an uncle made of gold

A very generous or loving uncle.

un oncle en or

my favorite uncle

My uncle whom I love the most.

mon oncle préféré

uncle and aunt

Refers to a couple formed by an uncle and an aunt.

oncle et tante

sister

A woman who shares the same parents.

sœur

aunt

The sister or sister-in-law of a parent.

tante

cousin

The son or daughter of an uncle or an aunt.

cousin

An older man considered a close friend.

This guy is my uncle, he always helps me.

Ce gars est mon oncle, il m'aide toujours.

A man who is respected in the community.

Everyone respects the neighborhood uncle.

Tout le monde respecte l'oncle du quartier.