brother

• Nom qui désigne un frère (parent de sexe masculin) ou un homme partageant une origine, une appartenance ou un lien commun avec un autre.

A noun referring to a male sibling, or a male person who shares a common ancestry, affiliation, or bond with another.

1. A1formal

   A male sibling, a boy or man who has the same parents as another person.

   Frère (lien de sang)

   • My brother is two years older than me.
   • She has a younger brother who still lives at home.
   • He and his brother look very much alike.

2. Close male friendA2informal

   A male friend who is considered as close as a family member.

   Frère (au sens de proche ami)

   • He's not just my friend, he's my brother.
   • We've been brothers since college.
   • I can always count on my brothers to have my back.

   Synonymesblood brotherbuddychumcompanioncomradeconfidanthomeboymatepal

3. Religious titleB1formal

   A title used for a male member of a religious order, such as a monk.

   frère (titre religieux)

   • Brother John leads the morning prayers.
   • The brothers at the monastery live a simple life.
   • Brother Michael has been a monk for twenty years.

   Synonymesfriarmonkreligious