English–French

“niece” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/njɛs/

Example

Ma nièce a six ans.

My niece is six years old.

Illustration for nièce (niece)

How to say “niece” in French

“Niece” in French is nièce.

A female family member in the generation below a sibling.

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

Example sentences with nièce

J'ai invité ma nièce pour le week-end.

I invited my niece for the weekend.

Tips for using nièce

  • Nièce applies to an adult as well as a child, so its meaning does not imply a young age.

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