English–French

“half-brother” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dəmifʁɛʁ/

Example

Mon demi-frère vient ce soir.

My half-brother is coming tonight.

Illustration for demi-frère (half-brother)

How to say “half-brother” in French

“Half-brother” in French is demi-frère.

A sibling connected through one shared parent rather than through both parents.

Full entry for demi-frère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with demi-frère

Mon demi-frère habite dans une autre ville.

My half-brother lives in another city.

Tips for using demi-frère

  • In French, demi-frère is masculine, so the usual forms are un demi-frère and mon demi-frère, even when the shared parent is the mother.

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