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    Parents (en. Parents)

    /paʁɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Individuals who have procreated or adopted a child.
    His parents emphasize education.
    Ses parents mettent l'accent sur l'éducation.
    People responsible for the education and well-being of a child.
    Parents must ensure the safety of their children.
    Les parents doivent veiller à la sécurité de leurs enfants.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parentes', which means 'those who beget'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the parents of students
    Mothers and fathers of school-aged children.
    les parents d'élèves
    poor parents
    Used to refer to parents with limited means.
    parents pauvres
    1, 2, 3, sunlight!
    A children's game often played under the supervision of parents.
    1, 2, 3, soleil!

    Related Words

    maternity
    The state of being a mother.
    maternité
    paternity
    The state of being a father.
    paternité
    guardianship
    The responsibility of taking care of a child.
    tutelle

    Slang Meanings

    Paternal and maternal.
    He had a good parental upbringing.
    Il a eu une bonne éducation parent.
    Elderly.
    My old man, always giving advice like a parent.
    Mon vieux, toujours des conseils à donner, comme un parent.