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Family Relationships
Refer to notes on the topic of 'My Family' for a more detailed exploration of vocabulary and phrases.
French | English |
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La famille | Family |
Le père | Father |
La mère | Mother |
Le frère | Brother |
La sœur | Sister |
Les parents | Parents |
Le fils | Son |
La fille | Daughter |
Les grands-parents | Grandparents |
Le grand-père | Grandfather |
La grand-mère | Grandmother |
L'oncle | Uncle |
La tante | Aunt |
Le cousin / La cousine | Cousin (m/f) |
Le neveu | Nephew |
La nièce | Niece |
Le beau-père | Stepfather / Father-in-law |
La belle-mère | Stepmother / Mother-in-law |
Le demi-frère | Stepbrother / Half-brother |
La demi-sœur | Stepsister / Half-sister |
Grammar Tip: In French, family members often require gender agreement, so pay attention to endings. For example, "le cousin" (male cousin) becomes "la cousine" (female cousin). Also, when referring to multiple family members, use the plural form: "les cousins" (the cousins).
Friendship Relationships
French | English |
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L'ami(e) | Friend (m/f) |
Le meilleur ami / La meilleure amie | Best friend (m/f) |
Un copain / Une copine | A buddy / friend (m/f) |
Le camarade de classe | Classmate / Companion |
Neighbour | Voisin/Voisine |
Connaître | To know (a person) |
Se confier Ă | To confide in |
Se disputer | To argue |
S'entendre bien (avec) | To get along well (with) |
ĂŠtre proche de | To be close to |
Avoir confiance en | To trust |
Passer du temps avec | To spend time with |
Sortir avec | To go out with |
Aider | To help |
Partager | To share |
Les intérêts communs | Common interests |
Learning Tip: When talking about friends, remember that French often uses specific verbs like "se confier Ă " (to confide in) or "s'entendre bien" (to get along well). These verbs are reflexive and require careful attention to pronouns: "Je m'entends bien avec lui." (I get along well with him.)
Romantic Relationships
French | English |
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L'amour | Love |
Tomber amoureux / amoureuse | To fall in love (m/f) |
Un petit ami / Une petite amie | Boyfriend / Girlfriend |
Le partenaire | Partner |
Le couple | Couple |
Sortir ensemble | To go out together |
ĂŠtre amoureux / amoureuse de | To be in love with (m/f) |
Un rendez-vous | A date |
Se marier | To get married |
Le mariage | Marriage |
Se fiancer | To get engaged |
Divorcer | To get divorced |
Le divorce | Divorce |
La relation Ă distance | Long-distance relationship |
Describing Relationship Dynamics
French | English |
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La relation | Relationship |
Compréhensif / Compréhensive | Understanding (m/f) |
Affectueux / Affectueuse | Affectionate (m/f) |
Conflit | Conflict |
Fidèle | Loyal |
Jaloux / Jalouse | Jealous (m/f) |
Indépendant(e) | Independent |
Tolérant(e) | Tolerant |
Respectueux / Respectueuse | Respectful (m/f) |
En colère | Angry |
Supporter | To support |
Trahir | To betray |
Faire confiance | To trust |
Pardonner | To forgive |
L'honnêteté | Honesty |
L'affection | Affection |
La complicité | Close bond |
Common Phrases about Relationships
French | English |
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J'ai une bonne relation avec mes parents. | I have a good relationship with my parents. |
Mon frère et moi, nous nous disputons souvent. | My brother and I often argue. |
Je m'entends bien avec ma sœur. | I get along well with my sister. |
Ils sont ensemble depuis longtemps. | They have been together for a long time. |
Je peux toujours compter sur mes amis. | I can always count on my friends. |
Here are some common phrases to express how you feel about your relationships:
Pour moi, un bon ami est amusant. Le sens de l'humour, c'est très important. Un bon ami est aussi patient et fidèle. Il / elle garde mes secrets et ne me juge jamais! J'aime l'honnêteté. Un bon ami est toujours honnête. L'optimisme, c'est essentiel! Une personne optimiste, c'est un bon ami.
For me, a good friend is funny. A sense of humour is very important. A good friend is also patient and loyal. He/she keeps my secrets and never judges me! I like honesty. A good friend is always honest. Optimism is essential! An optimistic person is a good friend.
Grammar Points:
"Pour moi" (For me): This phrase is a common way to start expressing your opinion. It literally means "for me" but is used like "In my opinion" in English.
"Par contre" (On the other hand): This phrase is used to show a contrast, like "but" or "however." It's a helpful phrase for giving the opposite opinion or idea.
"Ne... jamais" means "never" in French. It wraps around the verb, with "ne" before the verb and "jamais" after, like in "Il ne me juge jamais" (He never judges me).
Un bon ami est sympa et gentil, mais aussi modeste. Selon moi, c'est une personne généreuse et c'est aussi quelqu'un qui est fidèle. Je pense qu'une qualité importante, c'est le sens d'humour. Un bon ami me fait rire!
A good friend is kind and nice, but also modest. In my opinion, they are a generous person and also someone who is loyal. I think an important quality is a sense of humour. A good friend makes me laugh!
Grammar Point: "Selon moi" and "Ă€ mon avis" both mean "In my opinion": These are great phrases to use when you want to express what you think!
Pour moi, les qualités importantes chez un bon ami sont le sens de l'humour et la patience. Pourtant, il est également essentiel d'être honnête et compréhensif. Il faut être là pour écouter si un ami a un problème. Je crois que l'optimisme est une bonne qualité chez un ami. J'aime les gens qui voient le bon côté des choses, même si la vie peut être difficile parfois. Moi, je serai toujours patient et gentil avec mes amis car c'est comme ça que j'aimerais être traité!
For me, the important qualities in a good friend are a sense of humour and patience. However, it's also essential to be honest and understanding. I would say that a good friend is an independent person. You need to be there to listen if a friend has a problem. I believe that optimism is a good quality in a friend. I like people who see the bright side of things, even if life can be difficult sometimes. I will always be patient and kind with my friends because that's how I would like to be treated!
Grammar Points:
"Il faut" (It's necessary/You must): This phrase is used to talk about what's necessary or important. It's great for giving advice or expressing what should be done, like "Il faut être là pour écouter" (You must be there to listen).
"J'aime les gens qui voient le bon côté des choses"** (I like people who see the bright side of things): This sentence shows how to use "qui" (who) to connect ideas, making your sentences richer and more detailed.
"Je serai toujours patient et gentil..." (I will always be patient and kind...): Here, "je serai" is the future tense of "ĂŞtre" (to be). It's used to talk about what you will do in the future, showing determination or a plan.
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