beau-

See also: Beau and beau

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /bo/

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• Homophones: bau, baux, beau, beaux, bot, bots

Prefix

beau- (feminine belle-, masculine plural beaux-, feminine plural belles-)

1. related by marriage; in-law or step-.

   belle-mère

   mother-in-law; stepmother (also marâtre)

   beau-fils

   son-in-law (also gendre); stepson

Related terms

• French words prefixed with beau-