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sister in French

sister in French is sœur, nonne, religieuse — sister means a female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

sister in French

sœur
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
nonne
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
religieuse
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
bonne sœur
noun
A female member of a religious order; especially one devoted to more active service; (informally) a nun.
infirmière
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
sœur
noun
(British) A senior or supervisory nurse, often in a hospital.
sœur
noun

What does "sister" mean?

  1. noun A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.
    "My sister lives just a few streets away."
  2. noun A woman felt to be closely bonded with another through shared identity, cause, or community.
    "The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement."
  3. noun (UK) A senior nurse, often in charge of a hospital ward.
    "The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts."
  4. noun A woman belonging to a religious order; a nun.
    "Sister Mary ran the small parish school."

sister in a sentence

  • My sister lives just a few streets away.
  • The activists referred to each other as sisters in the movement.
  • The sister on duty checked all the patients' charts.
  • Sister Mary ran the small parish school.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "sister" in French?

"sister" in French is sœur, nonne, religieuse. sister means: A female sibling; a daughter sharing the same parents as another person.

How do you use "sister" in a sentence?

Example: "My sister lives just a few streets away." In French, "sister" is sœur, nonne, religieuse.

Are there other ways to say "sister" in French?

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "sister": sœur, nonne, religieuse, bonne sœur, infirmière.

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