English Explanatory Dictionary

fils

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Used after a proper name that is common to a father and his son to indicate that the son is being referred to rather than the father.
noun
  1. The son referred to in the manner of the adjective above.
noun
  1. Subdivision of currency used in many Arab countries.
noun
  1. plural of FIL

Pronunciation

fēs /ˈfiːs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fils.wav /fɪls/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fils2.wav

Word forms

fils fulus

Etymology

From French fils (“son”).

Antonyms

père
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