paternal in French
paternal in French is paternel — paternal means relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
paternal in French
paternel
What does "paternal" mean?
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adj Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
"She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother."
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adj Fatherly in manner; caring and protective, sometimes overly controlling.
"He gave the new recruits some paternal advice."
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paternal in a sentence
- She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother.
- He gave the new recruits some paternal advice.
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What is "paternal" in French?
"paternal" in French is paternel. paternal means: Relating to a father, or inherited through the father's side of the family.
How do you use "paternal" in a sentence?
Example: "She inherited the house from her paternal grandmother." In French, "paternal" is paternel.
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