No. 7,186 in French
mother
The French word "mother" translates to "mère" in English, meaning a female parent.
In a sentence
Ma mère cuisine un délicieux dîner ce soir.
My mother is cooking a delicious dinner tonight.
The word 'mère' is used as a noun meaning 'mother', referring to the direct family member who is doing the action described.
Elle est comme une mère pour moi, toujours si attentionnée.
She is like a mother to me, always so caring.
The word 'mère' is used metaphorically to describe someone's nurturing and caring nature, likening them to a mother.
La mère de cet enfant m'a demandé de l'aider.
The mother of this child asked me to assist.
The word 'mère' identifies someone's parental relationship to a child, emphasizing the familial connection in a third-party context.
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