French · People & Family
"Niece" in French: nièce
la nièce
Niece in French is la nièce, feminine. Ma nièce is my niece. The male counterpart is le neveu. Plural is les nièces.
School play
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How to pronounce nièce
Say it
NYESS
/njɛs/
Nièce is NYESS. The iè is like yes with an n before it. Cedilla is not used; the accent is on è.
"Niece" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la nièce | the niece One girl/woman. | One girl/woman. |
| ma nièce | my niece Possessive. | Possessive. |
| les nièces | nieces Plural. | Plural. |
| neveux et nièces | nephews and nieces Mixed group. | Mixed group. |
How to use nièce in real life
- 1School play
Ma nièce joue le rôle principal ce soir.
My niece has the lead role tonight.
Ma nièce.
- 2Gift shopping
Je cherche un cadeau pour ma nièce.
I'm looking for a gift for my niece.
Pour ma nièce.
- 3Family news
Sa nièce commence l'école en septembre.
His/her niece starts school in September.
Sa nièce.
Mistakes English speakers make with nièce
Incorrect: Mon nièce est sage.
Correct: Ma nièce est sage.
Nièce is feminine: ma nièce.
Incorrect: Ma niece adore lire.
Correct: Ma nièce adore lire.
Spell nièce with è.
Good to know
Keep nièce and neveu separate—English uses nephew/niece clearly, and French does too. The accent on nièce is required in careful writing.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking a child up from school
ChatPal
C'est ta nièce, là-bas ?
Is that your niece over there?
You
Oui, ma nièce avec le cartable rouge.
Yes, my niece with the red backpack.
ChatPal
Elle a l'air contente.
She looks happy.
You
Journée sans devoirs, apparemment.
A day with no homework, apparently.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Niece" in French
What is niece in French?
La nièce (feminine).
How do I say my niece?
Ma nièce.
What is nephew?
Le neveu.
How do you pronounce nièce?
NYESS.
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