brethren in French
brethren in French is confrères, confrérie, frères — brethren means an old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
brethren in French
confrères
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
confrérie
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
frères
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
What does "brethren" mean?
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noun An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
"The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall."
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brethren in a sentence
- The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall.
- Members refer to each other as brethren within the order.
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What is "brethren" in French?
"brethren" in French is confrères, confrérie, frères. brethren means: An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
How do you use "brethren" in a sentence?
Example: "The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall." In French, "brethren" is confrères, confrérie, frères.
Are there other ways to say "brethren" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "brethren": confrères, confrérie, frères.
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