French word

parental

Pronunciation

IPA/paʁɑ̃tal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveparental

Example

Le soutien parental est important.

Parental support is important.

Illustration for parental (parental)

More examples

Le contrôle parental aide à limiter le temps d'écran.

Parental control helps limit the time spent on screens.

Core concept

A parent standing beside a child while making decisions and providing care.

Common phrases

  • contrôle parental

    parental control

  • conseil parental

    parental guidance

Similar words

maternel: Relating to a mother, especially her care and feelings as a parent.
paternel: Relating to a father, especially his role and responsibilities as a parent.
familial: Relating to family life, the home, or relationships among family members.

Definition in French

Qui concerne le statut, les obligations ou les actions des parents à l'égard de leurs enfants.

Word origin

French parental comes from Latin parentalis, formed from parens, meaning parent, with the adjective-forming suffix -alis.

Usage tips

  • Parental changes with gender and number: soutien parental, autorité parentale, droits parentaux, and responsabilités parentales.

Related words

  • parentalitéparenthoodnoun
  • coparentalco-parentaladjective

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