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    Soeur (en. Sister)

    [sœʁ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A female person who has the same father and/or mother as another person.
    My sister is younger than me.
    Ma soeur est plus jeune que moi.
    A nun in a religious order.
    The superior sister made the decision.
    La soeur supérieure a pris la décision.
    An affectionate term to refer to a very close friend.
    She is like a sister to me.
    Elle est comme une soeur pour moi.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'soror', meaning sister.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sister of the heart
    Very close friend, like a sister.
    sœur de cœur
    sister-in-arms
    Comrade in combat or struggle.
    sœur d'armes
    blood sister
    Biological sister.
    sœur de sang

    Related Words

    brother
    Man who shares a parent with oneself.
    frère
    family
    Group of people united by blood or marriage.
    famille
    relative
    Woman who is related by blood or marriage.
    parente

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term used between very close friends.
    Hey sister, how's it going?
    Salut ma sœur, comment ça va ?
    Used to refer to a woman in a friendly context.
    Hey, sister, come here!
    Hé, sœur, viens ici !