👨👦 Japanese Family III Vocabulary La famille III
10 essential French words for the Family III scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- ancêtre /ɑ̃sɛtʁ/ B1ancestorUn ancêtre de ma famille est venu d'Italie il y a longtemps.An ancestor of my family came from Italy a long time ago.
- descendant /desɑ̃dɑ̃/ B1descendantC'est un descendant d'une grande famille.He is a descendant of a great family.
- orphelin /ɔʁfəlɛ̃/ B1orphanLe petit garçon est un orphelin très courageux.The little boy is a very brave orphan.
- veuf /vœf/ B1widowerMon grand-père est veuf depuis dix ans.My grandfather has been a widower for ten years.
- célibataire /selibatɛʁ/ A2single personMon frère est encore un célibataire heureux.My brother is still a happy single person.
- fiancé /fjɑ̃se/ A2fiancéElle présente son fiancé à toute la famille.She introduces her fiancé to the whole family.
- marraine /maʁɛn/ B1godmotherMa marraine m'offre toujours un joli cadeau.My godmother always gives me a nice gift.
- filleul /fijœl/ B2godchildMon filleul a six ans aujourd'hui.My godchild turns six years old today.
- aïeul /ajœl/ C1forefatherMon aïeul habitait dans un petit village.My forefather lived in a small village.
- héritier /eʁitje/ B2heirLe prince est l'héritier du grand château.The prince is the heir of the great castle.
FAQ
How many French family iii words are in this list?
10 words, including A2: 2, B1: 5, B2: 2, C1: 1. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
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