Relatifs (en. Relatives)
/ʁe.la.tif/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Person related by blood or marriage.
My relatives are coming for the holiday season.
Mes relatifs viennent pour les fêtes de fin d'année.
adjective
Pertaining to something else.
The rates related to communication have increased.
Les tarifs relatifs à la communication ont augmenté.
Depends on the context or point of view.
The value of an asset can be relative depending on supply and demand.
La valeur d'un bien peut être relative selon l'offre et la demande.
Etymology
From Latin 'relativus', which means 'pertaining to'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
related to
in relation to
relatif à
relative relation
link that depends on the situation
relation relative
kinship relation
family link between individuals
relation de parenté
related concepts
ideas that depend on a specific context
concepts relatifs
Related Words
relation
link between two things or people
relation
kinship
state of being related by blood or marriage
parenté
comparison
establishing a connection between two elements to determine similarities or differences
comparaison
Slang Meanings
A cousin or family member.
We partied with my relatives.
On a fait la fête avec mes relatifs.