Definition
freres
noun
- plural of frere; brothers, especially in a religious or fraternal context (from French)
Usage: French loanword; often used in historical or religious contexts; less common in modern English; typically appears in proper names or historical references
Examples
- The Frères Lumière were pioneering French filmmakers.
- The monastery housed a community of freres dedicated to scholarly work.
- In medieval times, the freres mendicants traveled throughout Europe preaching.
- The freres of the order took vows of poverty and obedience.