Frère
standard
In Cajun French "brother" is Frère, the same as in standard French. You say mon frère for "my brother".
Meaning: male sibling (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Frère | standard |
| Mon frère | my brother |
The word is used for siblings and for close friends. Cajun speakers often add cher to address someone fondly, as in mon frère, cher.
How does it change in a sentence?
Frère is masculine. A sister is soeur, and "siblings" is frères et soeurs.
Did you know?
- The word frère goes back to the Latin frater, the same root as the English word "fraternal".
Examples in context
- Mon frère habite à Lafayette.My brother lives in Lafayette.
- J'ai deux frères.I have two brothers.
Example conversation
Paul and his brother Luc talk after a family meal in Louisiana.
- PaulMon frère, tu viens demain?My brother, are you coming tomorrow?
- LucOui, je viens.Yes, I am coming.
- PaulBon, à demain.Good, see you tomorrow.
