What does confrère in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word confrère in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use confrère in French.
The word confrère in French means colleague, fellow. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word confrère
colleaguenom masculin ([qqn] exerçant la même profession libérale) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Mon médecin est en vacances, je vais aller voir son confrère. My doctor is on holiday; I'm going to see his colleague. |
fellownom masculin (membre d'une confrérie, d'une société) (noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.) Ils sont dans le même ordre religieux, ils sont confrères. They belong to the same monastic order; they are brothers. |
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