sister

• Nom désignant une sœur (parente) ou une personne liée par des liens communs ou une appartenance partagée avec une autre.

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

1. A1formal

   A female sibling; a girl or woman who has the same parents as another person.

   sœur (fraternel)

   • My sister is two years younger than me.
   • She has a sister who lives in Canada.
   • The sisters often spend weekends together.

   Synonymessis

   Antonymesbrother

2. NunB1formal

   A woman who is a member of a religious community, especially a Christian one.

   religieuse

   • Sister Mary teaches at the local school.
   • The sisters in the convent pray every morning.
   • She decided to become a sister after years of service.

   Synonymesnunreligious

3. Close female friendA2informal

   A woman who is considered like a sibling due to a close bond of friendship.

   sœur (amie proche)

   • She's not just my friend; she's my sister.
   • We've been sisters since college.
   • He introduced her as his sister from another mother.

   Synonymessis