le parent

The French word parent primarily means parent in English, referring to a person who is a father or mother.

Meaning

1. Parent (noun): A father or mother of a child or children.

   • Example: Mon parent est venu me voir. (My parent came to see me.)

2. In a broader or metaphorical sense, parent can also refer to someone who has a nurturing or guiding role, similar to a guardian.

Word parts

• The word parent originates from Latin parens, meaning father or mother.
• Pronounced in French as /paʁɑ̃/.

French Synonyms

• Père (father)
• Mère (mother)
• Tuteur (guardian, in some contexts)
• Ascendant (ancestor or ascendant relative)
• Progeniteur (progenitor, used more formally or in biological contexts)

French Antonyms

• There isn't a direct opposite to "parent" because it refers to a specific familial role; however, relatives who are not parents but children could be considered antonyms in a familial context:
  • Enfant (child)
  • Fils (son)
  • Fille (daughter)

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If you want, I can also explain the meaning of the word parent when it is used as an adjective, meaning related or connected (like parent company in a business context). Just ask!