mes frères
The English phrase "my brothers" is translated into French as mes frères.
The phrase is used to refer to the male siblings of the speaker.
Which one should you use?
mes frères is the standard translation for my brothers in formal situations. Mes frangins is a colloquial and affectionate term to refer to brothers, and mes frérots is an endearing term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term mes frérots is used mostly in France.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the possessive adjective mes is the plural form of mon (masculine singular) and ma (feminine singular).
Did you know?
- The French word for 'brotherhood' is fraternité, which is one of the three pillars of the national motto of France.
- While mes frères is the standard translation, using the word frères in a religious context changes the meaning from siblings to 'monks' or 'friars'.
- In modern French slang, mon frère is often used to address a close friend regardless of biological relation, similar to 'bro' in English.
Examples in context
- Ce sont mes frères.These are my brothers.This sentence is useful for identifying people.Tatoeba #1864098 by Rovo, translation #2981294 by pne
- Mes frères me défendent.My brothers protect me.This sentence shows how brothers can act in relation to the speaker.Tatoeba #6002572 by sicerabibax, translation #4499795 by CK
- J'aime mes frères et sœurs.I love my brothers and sisters.This sentence shows how to include both brothers and sisters in a single expression.Tatoeba #6155074 by Dobleue, translation #6033219 by CK
- Mes frères sont très talentueuxMy brothers are very talented
- Mes frangins sont en vacances.My brothers are on vacation.
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Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are looking at old family photos.
- HugoRegarde, ce sont mes frères.Look, these are my brothers.
- LéaIls sont très grands, tes frères !Your brothers are very tall!
- HugoOui, mes frères sont plus grands que moi.Yes, my brothers are taller than me.
- LéaIls ont l'air très sympathiques.They look very nice.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
