French · Family & People
oncle
uncle
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The brother of one's father or mother.
Example
Mon oncle habite a Lyon.
My uncle lives in Lyon.
Etymology
The word 'oncle' is derived from the Latin 'avunculus', meaning maternal uncle. It has maintained this familial relationship throughout linguistic evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Oncle' is predominantly informal and used in spoken contexts, though it is also found in written texts. It is uniformly understood in all French-speaking regions.