French edit

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Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle French aisné, from Old French aisné, contraction of ainz (before) + (born).

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Adjective edit

aîné (feminine aînée, masculine plural aînés, feminine plural aînées)

  1. oldest, elder (sibling)
    Mon frère aîné
    My oldest brother.

Noun edit

aîné m (plural aînés, feminine aînée)

  1. eldest (boy)
  2. older brother
  3. elder
  4. old person

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