frère
/fʁɛʁ/
The English phrase 'bhai' can be translated into French as frère.
If you are looking for an informal way to say 'mate' or 'pal', you can use the word pote.
How do you pronounce it?
/fʁɛʁ/
Did you know?
- The term frère is centrally used in la fraternité, one of the three core values of the French Republic alongside liberty and equality.
- The word frère is the root of the word fraterniser, which can mean to associate with people you are supposed to be avoiding, such as enemy soldiers.
- Using frérot is a very common way to say 'little brother' or 'bro' in a friendly, affectionate way among peers.
Examples in context
- J'ai un frère plus jeune.I have a younger brother.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking about their family members.
- ManonTu as des frères ?Do you have any brothers?
- GabrielOui, j'ai un frère.Yes, I have one brother.
- ManonEst-ce que ton frère est gentil ?Is your brother kind?
- GabrielOui, il est très sympa.Yes, he is very nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry frère, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
