dans ma famille
The English phrase "in my family" is translated into French as dans ma famille.
dans ma famille is used to describe something that happens or exists among the members of one's own family.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dans (in), ma (my, feminine singular) and famille (family).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter Au Sein De Ma Famille, which translates to "Within My Family".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because famille is a feminine noun, the possessive adjective ma must be used instead of the masculine mon. If you are referring to multiple families, the phrase changes to dans mes familles to reflect the plural noun and possessive.
Did you know?
- The formal alternative au sein de ma famille literally translates to 'at the breast of my family'. It uses the word sein, meaning 'breast', to evoke the idea of the nurturing center or heart of a group.
- The Latin root of famille, which is familia, originally referred to a group of servants or slaves living in a single household rather than just blood relatives.
- The word dans can sometimes be replaced by chez when talking about things happening 'in my family', such as in the phrase chez moi to mean 'at my house' or 'with my people'.
Examples in context
- Tout le monde dans ma famille est riche.Everyone in my family is rich.This sentence shows how to use dans ma famille to describe the wealth of family members.Tatoeba #8252782 by Aiji, translation #6261521 by CK
- Tout le monde est heureux dans ma famille.Everyone in my family is happy.This sentence uses dans ma famille to describe the happiness of people within a family.Tatoeba #1421876 by sacredceltic, translation #1575703 by human600
- Dans ma famille, personne n'est capable de le faire.No one in my family can do that.This sentence uses dans ma famille to indicate that no one in a family possesses a certain ability.Tatoeba #6863864 by GB3, translation #6863350 by CK
- Dans ma famille, nous accordons une grande importance à l'éducation.In my family, we place great importance on education.
- Au sein de ma famille, nous célébrons toutes les fêtes religieuses avec joie et enthousiasme.Within my family, we celebrate all religious holidays with joy and enthusiasm.
- Dans ma petite famille, nous aimons partir en vacances ensemble chaque été.In my little family, we enjoy going on vacations together every summer.
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Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are talking about their traditions.
- ManonOn mange toujours ensemble dans ma famille.We always eat together in my family.
- GabrielC'est super ! Et chez toi, c'est comment ?That's great! And how is it at your place?
- ManonIl y a beaucoup de cousins dans ma famille.There are many cousins in my family.
- GabrielJe comprends, c'est animé alors !I see, it's lively then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dans, famille, ma, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
