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belle-sœur

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See also: belle-soeur

French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French [Term?]. By surface analysis, belle- +‎ sœur.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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belle-sœur f (plural belles-sœurs)

  1. sister-in-law (wife's or husband's sister)
  2. sister-in-law (brother's or sister’s wife)
  3. step-sister, stepsister

Coordinate terms

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Descendants

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  • Mauritian Creole: belser
  • Réunion Creole French: bèlsèr

Further reading

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