How to Describe Your Family Using Simple Sentences in French

Knowing how to talk about your family in French is really important for having basic conversations. In this post, we will go over some key words, how to put sentences together, and share examples to help you talk about your family confidently.

Vocabulary

Here are some helpful words about family:

• Mère – Mother
• Père – Father
• Frère – Brother
• Sœur – Sister
• Grand-mère – Grandmother
• Grand-père – Grandfather
• Oncle – Uncle
• Tante – Aunt

Sentence Structure

In French, sentences are usually put together like this: Subject + Verb + Complement.

When you talk about family, you can use the word "être" (which means "to be") along with some adjectives to give more details.

Examples:

1. Je suis dans une famille de quatre personnes.
   (I am in a family of four people.)

2. Ma mère s'appelle Marie.
   (My mother’s name is Marie.)

3. Mon père est docteur.
   (My father is a doctor.)

Expressing Likes and Dislikes

You can also share what you like or don’t like using "j'aime" (I like) and "je n'aime pas" (I do not like).

Examples:

1. J'aime ma sœur.
   (I like my sister.)

2. Je n'aime pas mon oncle.
   (I do not like my uncle.)

Asking Questions

You can ask questions about your family too! Here are some examples:

• Comment s'appelle ton frère ?
  (What is your brother’s name?)

• Quel âge a ta grand-mère ?
  (How old is your grandmother?)

Practice

Try making simple sentences about your family using the words and ideas we discussed. For example:

• Mon frère a cinq ans.
  (My brother is five years old.)

With these tips and examples, you’re now ready to talk about your family in French!