je déteste ma sœur
The phrase "I hate my sister" in French is je déteste ma sœur.
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of dislike or animosity toward one's sister.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of je (I), déteste (hate), ma (my, feminine) and sœur (sister).
Did you know?
- In French, the word sœur can also be used to describe a nun, as the religious title is identical to the family term.
- French has a specific word, fratrie, to describe the group of siblings including the sœur, but English has no single equivalent word for this collective group.
- While détester is the standard word for 'hate', French speakers often use the phrase avoir la haine to describe a more intense, visceral feeling of hatred.
Examples in context
- Je déteste ma sœur.I hate my sister.This sentence is useful for stating the direct expression je déteste ma sœur.Tatoeba #5600990 by sacredceltic, translation #2569587 by Hybrid
- Je déteste ma sœur pour son comportement.I hate my sister for her behavior.
- C'est dur, mais je déteste ma sœur.It's hard, but I hate my sister.
Example conversation
Gabriel is venting his frustrations to Emma about a family argument.
- GabrielJe déteste ma sœur en ce moment.I hate my sister right now.
- EmmaQu'est-ce qu'elle a encore fait ?What did she do this time?
- GabrielElle a volé mes clés.She stole my keys.
- EmmaOh non, je comprends ta colère.Oh no, I understand your anger.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
