neveux
The English phrase "nephews" is translated into French as neveux.
neveux is the French term used to describe a group of nephews.
Which one should you use?
In French, the masculine plural neveux is used to refer to a group of both nephews and nieces, whereas the English 'nephews' is often used specifically for males.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of neveux is neveu, which means "nephew".
Did you know?
- In historical French genealogy, the term neveu was sometimes used to describe a grandson if the child was born to a son who had predeceased the grandfather.
- In French literature, referring to someone as a neveu can sometimes imply a relationship of mentorship or patronage rather than just a biological link.
- The pronunciation of the final 'x' in neveux is silent, meaning it sounds identical to the singular neveu.
Examples in context
- Mon mari a quatre nièces et neveux.My husband has four nieces and nephews.This sentence is useful for mentioning a husband's nieces and neveux.Tatoeba #10510156 by pkill, translation #11008277 by tjwhale
- Je joue beaucoup avec mes cousins, nièces et neveux.I play a lot with my cousins, nieces and nephews.This sentence is useful for describing playing with cousins, nieces and neveux.Tatoeba #5648148 by Scorpionvenin14, translation #5648143 by Schierbeck
- Ne s'étant jamais marié, il a fait l'expérience de la paternité par procuration, à travers ses nièces et neveux.Having never married, he experienced fatherhood vicariously through his nieces and nephews.This sentence is useful for describing experiencing fatherhood through nieces and neveux.Tatoeba #810978 by sacredceltic, translation #652573 by darinmex
- J'adore mes neveux . Ils sont tellement intelligents!I adore my nephews. They are so intelligent!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are talking about their family during lunch.
- NathanMes neveux sont très sportifs.My nephews are very athletic.
- ChloéC'est vrai ? Ils aiment le foot ?Is that true? Do they like soccer?
- NathanOui, ils jouent tout le temps.Yes, they play all the time.
- ChloéTes neveux vont vite grandir.Your nephews are going to grow up fast.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
