French

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Etymology

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From bel- +‎ enfant.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɛ.l‿ɑ̃.fɑ̃/ ~ /be.l‿ɑ̃.fɑ̃/
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Noun

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bel-enfant m (plural beaux-enfants)

  1. stepchild
  2. son- or daughter-in-law ('child-in-law')