English–French

“dutiful” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/filjal/

Example

Il est filial envers ses parents.

He is dutiful toward his parents.

Illustration for filial (dutiful)

How to say “dutiful” in French

“Dutiful” in French is filial.

A grown child standing beside aging parents with steady respect and care.

Full entry for filial: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with filial

Elle montre une forte affection filiale pour sa mère.

She shows strong filial affection for her mother.

Tips for using filial

  • Filial is relatively formal in French, while everyday speech often uses prendre soin de ses parents.

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