How to Say ‘Family’ in French
La famille
lah fa-MEEY
[lah fa-MEEY]
💬 Usage Tip: A common theme word. Pronounced roughly fa-mee-y. The 'll' sounds like a soft 'y.'
🇫🇷 In France: Family history and intimate narratives are frequent topics in French visual arts, especially when linked to memory and transmission.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article.
La famille est importante dans ce travail.
The family is important in this work.
famille
[fa-MEEY]
family
Refers to relatives, ancestry, or family history.
La famille est le point de départ de mon projet.
The family is the starting point of my project.
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