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"Brother-in-law" in French: beau-frère
le beau-frère
Brother-in-law in French is le beau-frère, masculine. Mon beau-frère is my brother-in-law. Belle-sœur is sister-in-law.
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How to pronounce beau-frère
Say it
boh-FRAIR
/bo.fʁɛʁ/
boh-FRAIR. Beau like "bo". Frère is FRAIR.
"Brother-in-law" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le beau-frère | brother-in-law / stepbrother In-law by default in marriage talk. | In-law by default in marriage talk. |
| mon beau-frère | my brother-in-law Possessive. | Possessive. |
| mes beaux-frères | my brothers-in-law Plural. | Plural. |
| chez mon beau-frère | at my brother-in-law's Visiting. | Visiting. |
How to use beau-frère in real life
- 1BBQ invite
Mon beau-frère apporte les boissons.
My brother-in-law is bringing the drinks.
Mon beau-frère.
- 2Introducing
Voici mon beau-frère, Thomas.
This is my brother-in-law, Thomas.
Voici + person.
- 3Sports
Je joue au foot avec mon beau-frère.
I play soccer with my brother-in-law.
Avec mon beau-frère.
Mistakes English speakers make with beau-frère
Incorrect: Ma beau-frère vient.
Correct: Mon beau-frère vient.
Beau-frère is masculine: mon.
Incorrect: Mon brother-in-law appelle.
Correct: Mon beau-frère appelle.
Use beau-frère.
Good to know
Beau-frère covers your sibling's spouse and your spouse's brother. Demi-frère is half-brother. Family gatherings often lump beaux-frères into the wider belle-famille.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a weekend match
ChatPal
Ton beau-frère joue avec nous ?
Is your brother-in-law playing with us?
You
Oui, mon beau-frère amène le ballon.
Yes, my brother-in-law is bringing the ball.
ChatPal
Super. Dis à ton beau-frère d'arriver tôt.
Great. Tell your brother-in-law to arrive early.
You
Je lui envoie un message.
I'll text him.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Brother-in-law" in French
How do I say brother-in-law?
Le beau-frère.
How do I say my brother-in-law?
Mon beau-frère.
What is belle-sœur?
Sister-in-law.
How do you pronounce beau-frère?
Boh-FRAIR.
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