Important Family Words in French

When you're learning French, it’s super important to know words related to family. Here are the main family members you should learn:

Family Vocabulary

1. Mère - Mother
2. Père - Father
3. Frère - Brother
4. Sœur - Sister
5. Fils - Son
6. Fille - Daughter

Grammar Tips

In French, we often use articles before family words. Here’s how it works:

• "la mère" means the mother.
• "le père" means the father.

Here’s a quick note:

• Mère and sœur are words for girls (feminine), so we use "la."
• Père and frère are words for boys (masculine), so we use "le."

Example Sentences

Here are some helpful sentences using these family words:

1. Ma mère s'appelle Julie.
   (My mother is named Julie.)

2. Mon père travaille à l'hôpital.
   (My father works at the hospital.)

3. J'ai un frère.
   (I have a brother.)

4. Ma sœur étudie la biologie.
   (My sister studies biology.)

5. J'ai un fils et une fille.
   (I have a son and a daughter.)

Describing Family Members

You can also describe your family using some simple words. Here are some adjectives:

• Gentil(le) - Kind
• Travailleur(euse) - Hardworking
• Drôle - Funny
• Jeune - Young
• Vieux/vieille - Old

Example Descriptions:

• Mon père est très gentil.
  (My father is very kind.)

• Ma sœur est drôle.
  (My sister is funny.)

Wrap-Up

Knowing the words for your family members is really important when learning French. Try to use these words in sentences, and practice describing your family with some of the adjectives. This will help you have better conversations!