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son

/sʌn/

A 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.

Exemples

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1

My son starts school next Monday.

My son starts school next Monday.

2

The estate was bequeathed to the eldest son of the deceased.

The estate was bequeathed to the eldest son of the deceased.

3

That's my son! He just scored a goal!

That's my son! He just scored a goal!

Famille de mots

Nom
son
Adjectif
filial
Apparenté
sonship
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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'O' in 'son' as a small boy's head, whereas the 'U' in 'sun' looks like a bowl catching the light from the sky.

Quiz rapide

He has two children: a daughter and a ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : son

Exemples

1

My son starts school next Monday.

everyday

My son starts school next Monday.

2

The estate was bequeathed to the eldest son of the deceased.

formal

The estate was bequeathed to the eldest son of the deceased.

3

That's my son! He just scored a goal!

informal

That's my son! He just scored a goal!

4

The research tracks the social mobility of the son compared to the father.

academic

The research tracks the social mobility of the son compared to the father.

5

The founder is preparing his son to take over the CEO position.

business

The founder is preparing his son to take over the CEO position.

Famille de mots

Nom
son
Adjectif
filial
Apparenté
sonship

Collocations courantes

eldest son eldest son
only son only son
adopted son adopted son
father and son father and son
prodigal son prodigal son

Phrases Courantes

Like father, like son

Like father, like son

Son of a gun

Son of a gun

Favorite son

Favorite son

Souvent confondu avec

son vs sun

Sun is the star that gives light to Earth, while son is a male child; they are homophones (pronounced the same).

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Notes d'usage

The word 'son' is used regardless of the person's age; a 50-year-old man is still his mother's son.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often misspell 'son' as 'sun' because they sound identical.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the 'O' in 'son' as a small boy's head, whereas the 'U' in 'sun' looks like a bowl catching the light from the sky.

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Origine du mot

From Old English 'sunu', originating from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to give birth'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun: one son, two sons Possessive form: the son's toy Often follows possessive adjectives: my son, his son, her son
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Contexte culturel

In many historical and some modern cultures, the eldest son is traditionally expected to inherit the family name or estate.

Quiz rapide

He has two children: a daughter and a ______.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : son

Plus de mots sur Family

father

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A 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

A1

An 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.

mother

A1

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.

child

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

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A 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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