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Frère

Frère

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A French family name used as a last name
  • proper noun
  • /frɛr/
translation icon : Frère
  • He pushes the doorbell; the first notes of "Frère Jacques" play.
  • Frère Clément
  • Frère Jacques
  • Frère Antonini

Examples

  • Whatever happened to Frère Jacques or Itsy Bitsy Spider?

    Spanglish (2004)

  • In the story, Frère Dupont was known for his kindness and wisdom.

  • The audience was then asked to sing "Frère Jacques" in two, three, and then four parts.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The professor pointed out that Frère Michel has contributed significantly to the community.

  • During the ceremony, Frère Laurent received an award for his dedication.

Surface Forms

Frère main

Etymology

The word Frère is a French family name that comes from the French word frère, which means 'brother' and comes from the Latin frater. It probably began as a nickname for a brother or for a religious brother like a monk, so today it is still used as a surname.