French Conversation · Level 23
90 words
French word
fils
Pronunciation
IPA/fis/
Meaning
- masculine nounson
Example
Mon fils a trois ans.
My son is three years old.
More examples
Mon fils aime jouer au ballon.
My son likes playing ball.
Core concept
One male member of a family seen in the parent-child relationship.
Common phrases
avoir un fils
have a son
mon fils
my son
être fier de son fils
be proud of one's son
Similar words
garçon: A boy who is still young.
enfant: A young person from infancy through childhood.
fille: A parent's female child.
Definition in French
Enfant de sexe masculin par rapport à ses parents.
Word origin
French fils developed from Latin filius through the Old French forms fiz and fis.
Usage tips
- In singular fils, the final s is pronounced, but in plural fils it is silent: /fis/ versus /fi/.
Opposites
- filledaughternoun