cousine
feminine
A female cousin in French is a cousine. The masculine is cousin, and the plural for a mixed group of cousins is cousins.
Meaning: female cousin (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| cousine | feminine |
| cousin | masculine |
Use cousine for a girl or woman, as in ma cousine. French also adds germaine when the cousin shares grandparents with you, as in cousine germaine.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the feminine, add an e to cousin. The plural is cousines for a group of only women.
How do you pronounce it?
The masculine ends in a nasal vowel, koo-ZAN. The feminine has a clear n, koo-ZEEN.
Did you know?
- In French, cousin and cousine are also used for more distant relatives, so the word does not say how close the family link is.
Examples in context
- Ma cousine habite à Lyon.My cousin lives in Lyon.
- C'est la cousine de Paul.She is Paul's cousin.
- Elle est ma cousine préférée.She is my favorite cousin.
Example conversation
Sophie shows Léa a family photo.
- SophieVoici ma cousine Emma.This is my cousin Emma.
- LéaElle habite où ?Where does she live?
- SophieElle habite à Lyon avec ses parents.She lives in Lyon with her parents.
