English–French
“mother-in-law” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/bɛlmɛʁ/
Example
Ma belle-mère habite près de chez nous.
My mother-in-law lives near us.
How to say “mother-in-law” in French
“Mother-in-law” in French is belle-mère.
A mother-shaped family link created by marriage rather than by birth.
Example sentences with belle-mère
J'ai invité ma belle-mère à dîner ce soir.
I invited my mother-in-law to dinner tonight.
Tips for using belle-mère
- Belle-mère can mean either mother-in-law or stepmother, so context may require mère de mon conjoint or seconde épouse de mon père.