mother
A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
Exemples
3 sur 5My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.
My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.
Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.
Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.
I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.
I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The word 'Mother' starts with 'M'—just like 'Me'. She is the person who created 'Me'.
Quiz rapide
Sarah looks exactly like her ____; they both have green eyes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mother
Exemples
My mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.
everydayMy mother is cooking dinner in the kitchen right now.
Please provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.
formalPlease provide the full legal name of your mother on this document.
I need to call my mother and tell her the good news.
informalI need to call my mother and tell her the good news.
The study examines the emotional bond between a mother and her newborn child.
academicThe study examines the emotional bond between a mother and her newborn child.
The company offers flexible hours to support any working mother on the team.
businessThe company offers flexible hours to support any working mother on the team.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Mother Nature
Mother Nature
like mother, like daughter
like mother, like daughter
necessity is the mother of invention
necessity is the mother of invention
Souvent confondu avec
In British English, 'mummy' means mother, but it also refers to a preserved dead body from ancient Egypt.
This refers specifically to the mother of one's husband or wife, not one's own parent.
Notes d'usage
'Mother' is a neutral and standard term. In spoken English, 'mom' (American) or 'mum' (British) are much more common when talking to or about one's own parent.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'the mother' when they should use a possessive pronoun like 'my mother' or 'his mother'.
Astuce mémo
The word 'Mother' starts with 'M'—just like 'Me'. She is the person who created 'Me'.
Origine du mot
From the Old English 'mōdor', which comes from a Proto-Indo-European root that is similar in many world languages (like 'mater' in Latin).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Many countries celebrate 'Mother's Day' once a year to show appreciation for mothers with gifts and cards.
Quiz rapide
Sarah looks exactly like her ____; they both have green eyes.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : mother
Grammaire lie
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Plus de mots sur Family
father
A1A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.
dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
wife
A1A wife is a female partner in a marriage. It refers to a woman who is legally or formally joined to another person in a marital relationship.
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