sœurs
The English phrase "sisters" is translated into French as sœurs.
The term sœurs is used to refer to sisters. In everyday conversation, you might hear Les sœurs for "the sisters" or Mes sœurs for "my sisters". In more formal contexts, the specific phrase Les sœurs germaines is used to refer to full sisters who share both parents.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of sœurs is sœur. Because sœurs is a feminine noun, any adjectives used alongside it must be in the feminine plural form.
Did you know?
- The word sœur is used in the expression sœur de lait to describe a 'milk sister', which is a girl raised by another woman's breast during infancy.
- The spelling of sœur uses the ligature 'œ', where the 'o' and 'e' are joined. In some older texts or quick handwriting, these letters are written separately as oeurs.
- In French, the word sœur is used by many Catholic organizations to refer to any nun, regardless of their specific order.
Examples in context
- Tom a des sœurs.Tom has sisters.This sentence shows how to say Tom has sisters using sœurs.Tatoeba #13164881 by Rovo, translation #11930849 by CK
- Ce sont mes sœurs.They are my sisters.This sentence is useful for saying "They are my sisters" with sœurs.Tatoeba #5802572 by Yemana, translation #370718 by saeb
- Où sont tes sœurs ?Where are your sisters?This sentence demonstrates how to ask "Where are your sisters?" using sœurs.Tatoeba #9159663 by Julien_PDC, translation #7453453 by CK
- Les sœurs Smith sont très intelligentes.The Smith sisters are very intelligent.
- Les sœurs germaines résident toutes les deux à Paris.The full sisters both live in Paris.
- Mes sœurs et moi allons à la plage demain.My sisters and I are going to the beach tomorrow.
- Tu connais mes frangines, Laura et Sophie ?Do you know my sisters, Laura and Sophie?
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are talking about their families in a cafe.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu as des sœurs ?Do you have any sisters?
- ManonOui, j'ai trois sœurs.Yes, I have three sisters.
- GabrielTes sœurs sont plus âgées que toi ?Are your sisters older than you?
- ManonNon, mes sœurs sont plus jeunes.No, my sisters are younger.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
