Translation
brother
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Word origin
From Latin frater ('brother'). English 'fraternal' and 'fraternity' derive from the same root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- frater
- English cognates
- fraternal, fraternity, friar
Grammar
Examples
Lyon .
My brother has lived in Lyon since last year.
Paris.
His older brother is a doctor in Paris.
.
The two brothers have not spoken for years.
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My little brother has just started secondary school this year.
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The three brothers set up a company together.
Where this fits
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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 6: frère, elles, aujourd'hui and 7 more words.