Soeurs (en. Sisters)

/sœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Women having the same parents.

My sisters and I have always been united.

Mes soeurs et moi avons toujours été unies.

Religious sisters in an order.

The hospital sisters took care of the sick.

Les soeurs de l'hôpital ont pris soin des malades.

Affectionate term used to refer to a close friend.

She is like a sister to me.

Elle est comme une soeur pour moi.

From Latin 'soror', meaning sister.

sister of the heart

A very close friend who is considered like a sister.

sœur de cœur

sister in arms

Companion on the battlefield or in a struggle.

sœur d'armes

sisters for life

Expression indicating a very strong and lasting friendship.

sœurs pour la vie

brothers

Men having the same parents.

frères

sisterhood

Bond between women who consider themselves sisters.

sororité

parent

Person who has given birth to or raised a child.

parent

A very close friend to whom one confides.

This girl is my sister of the heart, we share everything.

Cette fille, c'est ma soeur de cœur, on partage tout.

A trusted comrade.

She is my sister, I know I can count on her.

Elle est ma soeur, je sais que je peux compter sur elle.