brother

US /ˈbrʌð.ɚ/
UK /ˈbrʌð.ɚ/
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frère

a man or boy in relation to other children of his parents

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My older brother lives in New York.
Mon grand frère habite à New York.
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She has two brothers and one sister.
Elle a deux frères et une sœur.
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sibling
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sister
2.

frère, camarade

a male friend or associate, especially one with whom a person has a strong bond

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He's like a brother to me.
Il est comme un frère pour moi.
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We're all brothers in this struggle.
Nous sommes tous des frères dans cette lutte.
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comradefellowpalmate
3.

frère, moine

a male member of a religious order, especially a friar

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Brother John dedicated his life to serving the poor.
Frère Jean a consacré sa vie au service des pauvres.
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The brothers of the monastery live a simple life.
Les frères du monastère mènent une vie simple.
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friarmonk
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