Vocabulary for Extended Family in French

When you're talking about family in French, there are special words for extended family members. Here’s an easy list of important terms:

• Le grand-père (Grandfather)
• La grand-mère (Grandmother)
• L'oncle (Uncle)
• La tante (Aunt)
• Le cousin (Cousin - male)
• La cousine (Cousin - female)
• Le neveu (Nephew)
• La nièce (Niece)

Using These Words in Sentences

It's helpful to see how to use these family words in sentences. Here are some examples:

• Mon grand-père est très amusant.
  (My grandfather is very funny.)

• Ma tante habite à Paris.
  (My aunt lives in Paris.)

• J’ai un cousin et une cousine.
  (I have a cousin (male) and a cousin (female).)

Grammar Tip

When you talk about more than one family member, remember to change the words to plural:

• Mon grand-père et ma grand-mère (My grandfather and my grandmother)
• Mes cousins et mes cousines (My cousins - male and female)

By using these words and tips, you can easily describe your extended family in French!