French · People & Family
"Parents" in French: parents
les parents
Parents in French is les parents, always plural for mom and dad together : mes parents, tes parents. Un parent alone can mean a relative in wider family talk.
Weekend plans
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How to pronounce parents
Say it
lay pah-RAHN
/pa.ʁɑ̃/
Pah-RAHN. Nasal an at the end. Mes parents: may pah-RAHN.
"Parents" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| les parents | the parents Default plural. | Default plural. |
| mes parents | my parents Possession. | Possession. |
| chez mes parents | at my parents' place Visiting. | Visiting. |
| les beaux-parents | in-laws Spouse's parents. | Spouse's parents. |
How to use parents in real life
- 1Weekend plans
Je mange chez mes parents dimanche.
I'm eating at my parents' on Sunday.
Chez mes parents.
- 2Phone call
Mes parents appellent toujours le soir.
My parents always call in the evening.
Mes parents.
- 3School form
Les parents doivent signer ici.
Parents must sign here.
Les parents.
Mistakes English speakers make with parents
Incorrect: Mon parents est à Paris.
Correct: Mes parents sont à Paris.
Parents is plural: mes parents sont.
Incorrect: Je vais à mes parents.
Correct: Je vais chez mes parents.
Use chez for someone's home.
Good to know
Sunday lunch chez les parents is still a classic. Young adults often keep close contact, calling mes parents even after leaving home.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a family visit
ChatPal
Tes parents sont encore à Lyon ?
Are your parents still in Lyon?
You
Oui. Mes parents nous invitent samedi.
Yes. My parents are inviting us Saturday.
ChatPal
Génial. J'apporte un dessert pour tes parents.
Great. I'll bring a dessert for your parents.
You
Ils vont adorer.
They'll love it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Parents" in French
Is parents singular?
Les parents is plural for both parents. Un parent can mean one parent or a relative.
How do I say at my parents' house?
Chez mes parents.
How do you say in-laws?
Les beaux-parents.
How do you pronounce parents?
Pah-RAHN.
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