noun
- A son; used in French names to distinguish a son from his father (often abbreviated as 'f.' or 'fils').
Usage: French origin; primarily used in proper names and formal contexts; Example: 'Alexandre Dumas fils' refers to the son of Alexandre Dumas père
Examples
- The novel was written by Dumas fils, the son of the famous author.
- In French naming conventions, 'fils' indicates the younger generation.
- The painting is attributed to Brueghel fils rather than his father.
- Fils appears after the family name to clarify lineage in historical records.