LangolingExtended family members
For individuals with extended family members who speak primarily French, learning the language can greatly enhance communication and connection. Whether it's visiting grandparents in Quebec or attending family reunions in France, fluency in French allows for more natural and deeper conversations, making these experiences richer and more memorable.
Additionally, speaking French opens up a world of cultural understanding among extended relatives. Familiarity with the language enables one to better appreciate traditions, stories, and daily life within French-speaking communities, fostering a stronger sense of belonging and kinship across generations.
My aunt lives in London.
Ma tante habite à Londres.
My uncle is visiting us next week.
Mon oncle nous visite la semaine prochaine.
This is my cousin from the Netherlands.
Ceci est mon cousin des Pays-Bas.
My grandmother teaches piano.
Ma grand-mère enseigne le piano.
My grandfather works at the museum.
Mon grand-père travaille au musée.
That's my brother who just graduated college.
C'est mon frère qui vient de terminer son bachelor.
The girl over there is my sister.
La fille de l'autre côté est ma sœur.
I have two aunts and three uncles in total.
J'ai deux tantes et trois oncles en tout.
She’s my niece, my daughter's child.
She’s my niece, my daughter's child.
He’s my nephew, son of my cousin.
Il est mon neveu, fils de ma cousine.
This is my uncle on my mother's side.
Ceci est mon oncle de ma mère.
That's the brother of my father from his first marriage.
C'est le frère de mon père issu de son premier mariage.
My aunt just had a new baby girl.
Mon tuteur vient de avoir une nouvelle petite-fille.
My cousin works as an engineer in Berlin.
Mon cousin travaille ingénieur à Berlin.
My grandmother loves to garden and cook.
Ma grand-mère aime jardinner et cuisiner.
The man with glasses is my uncle; he’s retired now.
L'homme aux lunettes est mon oncle ; il est retraité maintenant.
She’s my half-sister, born from the same father but different mothers.
C'est ma demi-soeur, née du même père mais d'autres mères.
This is my uncle who speaks five languages fluently.
Ceci est mon oncle qui parle couramment cinq langues.
That's the sister of my mother from her younger years.
C'est la sœur de ma mère d'époque plus jeune.
My aunt has a beautiful garden with flowers.
Ma tante a un beau jardin avec des fleurs.