English–French
“relatives” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/paʁɑ̃te/
Example
Elle a invité toute sa parenté pour la fête.
She invited all her relatives to the party.
How to say “relatives” in French
“Relatives” in French is parenté.
A network of relatives connected by birth or marriage from one generation to the next.
Example sentences with parenté
Toute la parenté s'est rassemblée pour les obsèques.
All the relatives gathered for the funeral.
Tips for using parenté
- Parenté is more formal and collective than everyday famille when referring to kinship or a group of relatives.