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rugged valveBOT Jul 15, 2024, 5:29 PM

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tall pebble Jul 15, 2024, 5:31 PM

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what does "une meré" mean?

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that's not a word

knotty surge Jul 15, 2024, 5:33 PM

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Sorry I meant une mére

tall pebble Jul 15, 2024, 5:34 PM

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ah ok. It's "une mère"

And what are you asking exactly? Are you asking what to refer to her as when speaking to your SO about her? Like "your mom just called?"

knotty surge Jul 15, 2024, 5:34 PM

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Well, that and when I'm in conversation with her mom

halcyon widget Jul 15, 2024, 5:35 PM

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just ask her what she wants to be called.. ez pz

tall pebble Jul 15, 2024, 5:35 PM

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Well you don't call people "mère" directly, just like you generally wouldn't call someone "mother" in English.

When meeting my mother in law I'd just start with madame and vouvoie her, and see if she asks to switch to first name and tutoiement.

knotty surge Jul 15, 2024, 5:36 PM

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Cool thx man

tall pebble Jul 15, 2024, 5:36 PM

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As for saying "your mom" when speaking to your SO, that would indeed be "ta mère".

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