French · Family & People
frere
brother
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A male sibling sharing the same parents.
Example
Mon frere est plus grand que moi.
My brother is taller than me.
Etymology
'Frère' descends from the Latin 'frater,' maintaining its meaning related to kinship through the centuries in Romance languages.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both formal and informal contexts, 'frère' is applicable in spoken language and written texts, describing both biological and honorary brothers.
Literary Heritage
Reflects themes of brotherhood in works like 'Les Frères Karamazov' by Fyodor Dostoevsky, influencing French literature significantly.