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    Uncle (en. Uncle)

    /ˈʌŋkl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A man who is the brother of one of my parents.
    My uncle is coming to visit us this weekend.
    Mon oncle vient nous rendre visite ce week-end.
    A man who is married to my aunt.
    Pierre's uncle is very funny.
    L'oncle de Pierre est très drôle.
    Used in colloquial language to refer to an older man.
    This guy is like an uncle to us.
    Ce gars est comme un oncle pour nous.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'oncle', derived from Latin 'avunculus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    prefect uncle
    An uncle of a friend who is in a position of authority.
    tonton préfet
    like an uncle
    Refers to being kind and protective.
    comme un oncle
    an uncle in fashion
    A man who is trendy or dresses well.
    un oncle à la mode

    Related Words

    aunt
    The sister of a parent.
    tante
    cousin
    The son or daughter of an uncle or aunt.
    cousin
    family
    A group of people linked by blood or marriage.
    famille

    Slang Meanings

    A man of a certain age, often affectionate.
    This uncle is super nice; he always gives me candy.
    Cet oncle est super sympa, il m'offre toujours des bonbons.
    A man who has a position of authority.
    He is the kind of uncle who always has a wise piece of advice to give.
    Il est le genre d'oncle qui a toujours un conseil sage à donner.