English–French
“daughter-in-law” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bɛlfij/
Example
Ma belle-fille est venue nous voir hier.
My daughter-in-law came to see us yesterday.
How to say “daughter-in-law” in French
“Daughter-in-law” in French is belle-fille.
A woman who enters a family as a daughter through marriage, either as a son's wife or as a spouse's daughter.
Example sentences with belle-fille
Sa belle-fille travaille dans une école.
His daughter-in-law works at a school.
Tips for using belle-fille
- Unlike English, belle-fille covers both daughter-in-law and stepdaughter, so context often determines the intended relationship.