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Free French Family Words Flashcards

French family terms show up in every introduction and every exam's "describe your family" task. These cards cover the tree with the possessives you'll need to talk about it.

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QHow do you say "mother" and "father" in French?

ALa mère, le père (les parents)

QHow do you say "brother" and "sister" in French?

ALe frère, la sœur

QHow do you say "son" and "daughter" in French?

ALe fils, la fille

QHow do you say "grandfather" and "grandmother"?

ALe grand-père, la grand-mère

QHow do you say "uncle" and "aunt" in French?

AL'oncle, la tante

QHow do you say "cousin" in French?

ALe cousin / la cousine

QWhat does "la fille" mean besides daughter?

AGirl — context decides

QHow do you say "husband" and "wife" in French?

ALe mari, la femme

QWhat are "les beaux-parents"?

AThe in-laws (beau-père, belle-mère — also step-parents)

QHow do you say "my mother" and "my father"?

AMa mère, mon père

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