frérot
/fʁe.ʁo/masculine
The English phrase "bro" is translated into French as frérot.
frérot is used to refer to a male comrade or friend, or someone who shares one's ideals. While it can refer to a biological brother, it is most commonly used as a slang term for a close male friend.
Meaning: male comrade or friend, one who shares one’s ideals (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word frérot is the diminutive form of frère (brother), literally meaning "little brother".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
frérot is an informal term used among friends. For other informal ways to refer to a male friend, you might use mon pote (my buddy), mec (dude or guy) or the slang term poto, which is common in urban areas.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of frérot is /fʁe.ʁo/ in two syllables.
Did you know?
- While English speakers often use 'bro' to address anyone, calling a complete stranger frérot in France can sometimes be perceived as overly familiar or even slightly aggressive depending on the tone.
- French has a specific word frangine for sister that mirrors the slangy feel of frérot but is not a simple diminutive.
- Using frérot in a professional setting in France is considered a significant social faux pas, even if you are on friendly terms with a colleague.
Examples in context
- Dis wallah, frérot !Say Wallahi bro!This sentence shows the use of frérot in an exclamation.Tatoeba #13906592 by menaud, translation #13870445 by Evermint_Fox
- Tu es sérieux, frérot ?Are you serious, bro?This sentence demonstrates how to use frérot when asking a question.Tatoeba #12476312 by menaud, translation #12476308 by Adelpa
- Dis « wallah », frérot !Say "on God", bro!This sentence shows how to use frérot when giving a command.Tatoeba #13906594 by menaud, translation #13906593 by menaud
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas is asking Emma for help with a favor.
- LucasS'il te plaît, frérot, aide-moi !Please, bro, help me!
- EmmaJe ne suis pas ton frérot, Lucas.I am not your bro, Lucas.
- LucasC'est juste une façon de parler, frérot.It's just a way of talking, bro.
- EmmaD'accord, mais je vais t'aider quand même.Alright, but I'll help you anyway.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bro” translations and entries frérot, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
