French · Family & People
soeur
sister
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A female sibling sharing the same parents.
Example
Ma soeur habite a Paris.
My sister lives in Paris.
Etymology
'Soeur' comes from the Latin 'soror,' which also means sister, evolving in the Francophone lexicon over time.
How & Where It’s Used
Appropriate in both formal and informal language, 'soeur' is widely used in various cultural contexts to denote both biological and spiritual relationships.
Literary Heritage
Finds its place in literary references such as 'Les Sœurs' by Chateaubriand, which explores female relationships.