frère

le frère
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. brother
Mon frère a deux ans de moins que moi.My brother is two years younger than me.
b. bro
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
Mon frère et moi partageons une chambre depuis sa naissance.My bro and I have been sharing a room since he was born.
2.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(male friend)
a. brother
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Je connais Seb depuis qu'on est tout petits. C'est comme un frère pour moi !I've known Seb since we were little. He's like a brother to me!
b. bro
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Alex est un vrai frère, il ne me laissera jamais tomber.Alex is a real bro; he'll never let me down.
a. brother
Le frère Pierre est le directeur de l’abbaye.Brother Pierre is the abbey's director.
4.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(form of address)
a. brother
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Hé, frère ! Il est quelle heure ?Hey, brother! What time is it?
b. bro
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
Prête-moi cinq euros, frère.Lend me five euros, bro.
5.
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
(comrade)
a. brother
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
(figurative)
Nous sommes en contact avec des frères de la même association dans d’autres pays.We are in contact with the brothers of the same association in other countries.
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