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cousin

/ˈkʌz.ən/

A cousin is the child of your aunt or uncle. It is a family member who shares the same grandparents as you but has different parents.

Exemples

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My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

2

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

3

Yo cousin, are you coming to the party tonight?

Hey relative, are you coming to the party tonight?

Famille de mots

Nom
cousin
Adjectif
cousinly
Apparenté
cousinhood
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'C' in 'Cousin' standing for 'Connection'—they are a connection to your extended family circle.

Quiz rapide

My uncle has a son; he is my ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : cousin

Exemples

1

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

everyday

My cousin and I like to play football in the park.

2

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

formal

The estate was divided equally among the deceased's cousins.

3

Yo cousin, are you coming to the party tonight?

informal

Hey relative, are you coming to the party tonight?

4

Sociological data suggests that cousins often maintain strong bonds in migratory families.

academic

Sociological data suggests that cousins often maintain strong bonds in migratory families.

5

I am starting a new business venture with my first cousin.

business

I am starting a new business venture with my first cousin.

Famille de mots

Nom
cousin
Adjectif
cousinly
Apparenté
cousinhood

Collocations courantes

first cousin the child of your aunt or uncle
distant cousin a relative not closely related
close cousin a cousin you see often
male cousin a boy or man who is your cousin
female cousin a girl or woman who is your cousin

Phrases Courantes

kissing cousins

two things that are very similar to each other

second cousin

the child of your parent's first cousin

country cousin

a relative from a rural area who is unfamiliar with city ways

Souvent confondu avec

cousin vs nephew/niece

A nephew or niece is the child of your sibling, whereas a cousin is the child of your parent's sibling.

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Notes d'usage

In English, 'cousin' does not change based on gender. It can refer to either a male or a female relative.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often try to say 'cousin brother' or 'cousin sister' to specify gender, but in English, you should just use 'cousin' or say 'my male cousin'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'C' in 'Cousin' standing for 'Connection'—they are a connection to your extended family circle.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Old French word 'cosin', which comes from the Latin 'consobrinus' meaning 'mother's sister's child'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Plural form: cousins Gender-neutral noun
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Contexte culturel

In many English-speaking cultures, 'cousin' almost always refers to a biological relative, though in some communities, it is used for very close friends.

Quiz rapide

My uncle has a son; he is my ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : cousin

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