French word

filial

Pronunciation

IPA/filjal/

Meaning

  • adjectivedutiful

Example

Il est filial envers ses parents.

He is dutiful toward his parents.

Illustration for filial (dutiful)

More examples

Elle montre une forte affection filiale pour sa mère.

She shows strong filial affection for her mother.

Core concept

A grown child standing beside aging parents with steady respect and care.

Common phrases

  • affection filiale

    filial affection

  • sentiment filial envers

    filial feeling toward ___

Similar words

respectueux: Treating others with respect and regard.
attentionné: Thoughtful about other people's feelings and needs.
dévoué: Giving loyal and dedicated support to a person or cause.

Definition in French

Qui désigne l'attitude d'un enfant marquée par le respect et le soin envers ses parents.

Word origin

French filial comes from Latin filialis, formed from filius, meaning "son" or "child," with the suffix -alis.

Usage tips

  • Filial is relatively formal in French, while everyday speech often uses prendre soin de ses parents.

Other meanings

  • filialadjective

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