Whether you’re a native Spanish speaker, you only know English or you’re fluent in French, there’s one thing you share with almost every other person on the planet — you have a family. Sure, you may not always like that reality, but it’s one you can’t readily avoid; family is an essential part of what it means to be human. So when you’re learning a new language like French, Italian or Spanish it only makes sense that you should learn how to talk about your family in French, Italian or Spanish — or whatever your target language is.
Everyone around the world will likely need to talk about their family at some point, so it’s one of the most valuable language skills you can develop as you set out on your language learning journey. Plus, it makes great fodder for small talk when you’re getting to know someone (though some cultures might consider it a little too intimate and personal for first impressions, so be wary of that).
If it’s the French language you’re pursuing, look no further; we’ve got your comprehensive guide to talking about family in French right here. Make sure to click the play buttons next to each word to hear how they’re pronounced. Learning about la famille has never been easier!
The Must-Know Terms For Talking About Family In French
family — la famille
relatives — la famille élargie
extended family — la famille éloignée
mother — la mère
father — le père
parents — les parents
sister — la sœur
brother — le frère
siblings — les frères et sœurs
daughter — la fille
son — le fils
children — les enfants
grandmother — la grand-mère
grandfather — le grand-père
grandparents — les grands-parents
granddaughter — la petite-fille
grandson — le petit-fils
grandchildren — les petits-enfants
aunt — la tante
uncle — l’oncle
niece — la nièce
nephew — le neveu
cousin (female) — la cousine
cousin (male) — le cousin
cousins — les cousins