blood brother

• Homme lié à un autre par un rituel d'échange de sang symbolisant une alliance fraternelle et une loyauté indéfectible, ou ami très proche et fidèle.

A male friend or ally bound by a ceremonial ritual where blood is exchanged, symbolizing a lifelong, unbreakable bond of loyalty and brotherhood.

1. Sworn friendB2formal

   A man who has sworn loyalty to another man, often through a ritual involving mixing blood.

   frère de sang

   • In the ceremony, they became blood brothers by cutting their palms.
   • He considered him a blood brother, bound by an oath of loyalty.
   • The two warriors swore to be blood brothers for life.

2. Close friendB2informal

   A very close and trusted male friend, not necessarily through a formal ritual.

   frère de sang

   • We grew up together and are like blood brothers.
   • He's my blood brother; I'd trust him with anything.
   • They've been blood brothers since childhood.