8.6 Cultural and Family Values (Part 1)
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8.6 Cultural and Family Values (Part 1)
8.6 Cultural and Family Values (Part 1) Language & Culture Lessons How do you talk about « ma famille » ? Well in this Language lesson we'll take a look at what it's like to be part of French family life, including some of the typical values and social norms in a French household and how to address them in French. Language Lesson Cultural and Family Values Many aspects of French family life are particular to France, although some are shared with neighboring European countries. The Window on Family Customs in this Lesson will give you an insight into some of the typical values and norms. In French, the word « les parents » can refer to “relatives” as well as “parents” in the English sense of the word. It can also be used as a verb to describe being related to someone as in « nous sommes parents », “we’re related”. Another typical family expression is « entre frère et soeur », meaning, “as siblings”. « Les liens de famille » refers to “family ties”. Rocket French gives you the unique opportunity to look at all the family members in gender groups. Because the French language is gender dependent, you can learn about the family in its right context: the women of the family, and the men of the family. Une Réunion de Famille ! In today’s families, where there is often more than one set of parents, the scope of vocabulary has extended itself to include new contemporary terms. Look at the list below: Les Hommes de la Famille ! Les Hommes de la famille Men of the family Le père The father Le beau-père The father in law or the step father Le grand-père The grandfather Papa Dad Papi Grand dad Le mari The husband Le fils The son Le beau-fils The stepson Le gendre The stepson or the son in law Le petit-fils The grandson L'oncle The uncle Le neveu The nephew Le frère The brother Le beau-frère The step-brother Le demi-frère The half-brother Le frère et le beau-frère The brother and the brother-in-law La famille The family Les Femmes de la Famille ! Les femmes de la famille Women of the family La mère The mother La belle-mère The mother in law or the step mother La grand-mère The grandmother Maman Mum Mamie Nanny La femme The wife La fille The daughter La belle-fille The daughter in law La petite-fille The granddaughter La tante The aunt La nièce The niece La soeur The sister La belle-soeur The sister-in-law La demi-soeur The half sister La mère et ses enfants The mother and her children La petite-fille The granddaughter Culture Famille Above all, French people value family. This value shines in every aspect of French society: politics, work, education... government policy is generally written with the underlying aim of keeping families happy, healthy, and together. If you are fortunate enough to stay in the home of a French family, you'll notice that every night the whole family shares a meal around the table. The television is turned off, there are no distractions, it's family time. Families use this time to catch up with each other, to re-connect and share their day's events. The divorce rate in France is lower than many other developed Western countries. Perhaps this comes down to traditional catholic values, or maybe it's because most children grow up in a close family community. Whatever the reason, it seems that the French have got their priorities right! Libros Media Ltd. - Copyright 2004-2014 USA: 10660 Page Avenue, PO Box 1261, Fairfax, VA 22038, USA | Phone: 703-349-0452 Asia/Pacific: 2-1008 Ferry Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand | Phone: +64-3-384-6350