How to Say "My Big Brother" in French

mon grand frère

In French, "my big brother" is mon grand frère.

The phrase is used to refer to a brother who is older than the speaker.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of mon (my), grand (big/tall) and frère (brother).

In some regions, particularly in French-speaking areas of Africa, the colloquial expression mon grand can be used to mean "my big brother".

While grand means 'big' or 'tall', French speakers never use the word gros to describe an older brother, as gros specifically refers to being overweight.
The word frère shares a common ancestor with the English word 'friar', as both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root for 'brother'.
To refer to a younger brother, French speakers use petit frère, which literally translates to 'small brother'.

Mon grand frère sait conduire.
My big brother can drive.
This sentence shows that mon grand frère is capable of driving.
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Mon grand frère a partagé son gâteau avec moi.
My big brother shared his cake with me.
This sentence shows that mon grand frère shared his cake.
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Mon grand frère aime la musique.
My big brother likes music.
This sentence shows that mon grand frère likes music.
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J'admire beaucoup mon grand frère.
I greatly admire my big brother.
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