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    Parent (en. Parent)

    /pa.ʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who has given birth to or adopted one or more children.
    My parent is very caring.
    Mon parent est très attentionné.
    A person who cares for a child, even if they are not their biological parent.
    She acts as a parent to her little brother.
    Elle agit comme un parent pour son petit frère.
    A person belonging to a lineage or family.
    He has parents of Italian origin.
    Il a des parents d'origine italienne.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'parentem', which means 'one who produces, begets'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the poor parents
    Expressions to designate those who are in financial difficulty.
    les parents pauvres
    a close parent
    A parent who is closely related, often in terms of support.
    un parent proche
    to make a child
    To have a child, generally referred to procreation.
    faire un enfant

    Related Words

    brotherhood
    Link between brothers and sisters.
    fraternité
    motherhood
    Quality of being a mother or the act of having a child.
    maternité
    fatherhood
    Quality of being a father or the act of having a child.
    paternité

    Slang Meanings

    The dad
    I will ask my dad rather than my mom.
    Je vais demander à mon daron plutôt qu'à ma mère.
    The mom
    My mom always makes a good meal.
    Ma daronne prépare toujours un bon repas.
    Parental
    He took parental leave to take care of the children.
    Il a pris un congé parental pour s'occuper des enfants.