aîné

Meaning

oldest, elder (sibling)

Frequency

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɛ.ne/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French aisné, from Old French aisné, contraction of ainz (“before”) + né (“born”).

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Son
🔉

frère
👨‍👦

Jeremiah Harriette, d'un an son
🔉

aîné , est lui aussi footballeur .

His brother Jeremiah Harriette, one year his senior, is also a footballer.

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