mother

This is the 7186th most frequent French word.


mother

The French word "mother" translates to "mère" in English, meaning a female parent.


The word 'mère' is used as a noun meaning 'mother', referring to the direct family member who is doing the action described.

Ma mère cuisine un délicieux dîner ce soir.

My mother is cooking a delicious dinner tonight.


The word 'mère' is used metaphorically to describe someone's nurturing and caring nature, likening them to a mother.

Elle est comme une mère pour moi, toujours si attentionnée.

She is like a mother to me, always so caring.


The word 'mère' identifies someone's parental relationship to a child, emphasizing the familial connection in a third-party context.

La mère de cet enfant m'a demandé de l'aider.

The mother of this child asked me to assist.