Lesson #7 #8 : Family Members

In a close family, there are :

Père : Father,

Mère : Mother,

Grand frère : big brother,

Petit frère : little brother,

Grande soeur : big sister,

Petite soeur : little sister.

Grand-père : Grandfather,

Grand-mère : Grandmother.

The other members of the family. In China, a distinction is made between maternal and paternal family members. The title for each is different. But in French, it's very simple.

There are :

Cousin : Cousin (boy)

Cousine : cousin (girl)

Oncle : uncle,

Tante : aunt,

Neveu : nephew,

Nièce : niece.