English–French

“father-in-law” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bopɛʁ/

Example

Mon beau-père est gentil.

My father-in-law is nice.

Illustration for beau-père (father-in-law)

How to say “father-in-law” in French

“Father-in-law” in French is beau-père.

The man who fills a father's place because he is a spouse's father or a mother's new husband.

Full entry for beau-père: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with beau-père

J'ai rencontré mon beau-père hier.

I met my father-in-law yesterday.

Tips for using beau-père

  • The word can refer to either a father-in-law or a stepfather, so context may need to specify le père de mon épouse or le mari de ma mère.

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