English–French
“brother-in-law” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bofʁɛʁ/
Example
Mon beau-frère vient dîner ce soir.
My brother-in-law is coming for dinner tonight.
How to say “brother-in-law” in French
“Brother-in-law” in French is beau-frère.
A marriage connects two families, placing one adult man in the role of a brother to the other family.
Example sentences with beau-frère
Hier, mon beau-frère m'a aidé à réparer la voiture.
Yesterday, my brother-in-law helped me fix the car.
Tips for using beau-frère
- Beau-frère covers both a partner's brother and a sister's husband, so the exact relationship often needs context or a following de phrase.