How to Say ‘The family’ in French
La famille
lah fah-MEEY
[lah fah-MEEY]
💬 Usage Tip: A useful phrase for home viewing situations. French often talks about football as a shared family moment.
🇫🇷 In France: Big tournaments like the World Cup often bring generations together in front of the TV in France.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La famille regarde le match ensemble.
The family watches the match together.
famille
[fah-MEEY]
family
A group of related people; here, the people reacting together to the match.
La famille crie après le but.
The family shouts after the goal.
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