No. 2,249 in French
frères
Brothers.
In a sentence
Mes frères aiment jouer au basket.
My brothers like playing basketball.
In this sentence, "frères" refers specifically to biological brothers, indicating family relationships.
Les membres de l'association sont comme des frères.
The members of the association are like brothers.
Here, "frères" is used metaphorically to indicate a close bond or camaraderie, such as friends who share a deep connection.
Nous sommes tous frères dans cette communauté.
We are all brothers in this community.
In this usage, "frères" symbolizes a philosophical or ideological brotherhood, emphasizing unity and shared values among people.
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