Family and Pets in French Culture

Flashcards covering vocabulary related to family and pets in French culture.

Ma famille

My family, including myself, my husband, my daughter, and our two cats.

L'arbre généalogique

The family tree, illustrating relationships within a family.

un demi-frère / une demi-sœur

half-brother/half-sister.

un beau-frère / une belle-sœur

brother-in-law/sister-in-law.

un beau-père / une belle-mère

stepfather/stepmother.

un frère / une sœur aîné(e)

an elder (older) brother/sister.

être célibataire

to be unmarried, single.

décédé(e)

deceased.

divorcé(e)

divorced.

PACS

A civil union in France that couples can enter, enjoying several benefits similar to marriage.

animaux de compagnie

pets, including domestic animals like cats and dogs.

Le Cimetière des chiens

The world's oldest pet cemetery opened in 1899, located just outside of Paris.

Trente millions d'amis

A television show about pets and their stories that aired from 1976 to 2016.