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People
In this unit you will learn some frequently used words and phrases concerning
family, friends, relationships, human characteristics, and common occupations.
You will learn to recognize, name, and describe signifi cant aff ective moments in
life and essential people such as family members, friends, and people performing
distinct roles in the community.La famille (Family)
In France the minimum age for getting married is fi ft een for a woman and eigh-
teen for a man. Th e average number of children per family is 1.86. Most young
people are educated near their homes. Th ey do not leave home when they go to
college but oft en stay home (à la maison) until they get married. French family
members therefore tend to remain in close contact.la bru daughter-in-law
le cousin, la cousine cousin
le demi-frère half-brother
la demi-sœur half-sister
la famille relatives
la femme wife
la fi lle daughter
le fi ls son
le frère brother
le gendre son-in-law
le jumeau, la jumelle twin brother, sister
la maman mom
le mari husband
la mère mother
le neveu nephew
la nièce niece
l’oncle (m.) uncle
le papa dad
les parents parents
le père father
la sœur sister
la tante auntCopyright © 2008 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. Click here for terms of use.