Meaning
Children tend to resemble their parents in character or behavior.
Cultural Background
Used often to acknowledge family pride. Used similarly to France, often in casual conversation. Commonly used in French-speaking regions.
Gender Agreement
Always match the gender of the parent and child.
Tone
It can be used to tease or to compliment.
Meaning
Children tend to resemble their parents in character or behavior.
Gender Agreement
Always match the gender of the parent and child.
Tone
It can be used to tease or to compliment.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase.
Tel père, ___ ___.
The phrase is fixed.
Which is correct for a mother and daughter?
Choose the correct form.
Requires feminine agreement.
Match the meaning.
What does it mean?
It refers to inherited traits.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Il est aussi têtu que son père. B: Oui, ___.
Fits the context of resemblance.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTel père, ___ ___.
The phrase is fixed.
Choose the correct form.
Requires feminine agreement.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
It refers to inherited traits.
A: Il est aussi têtu que son père. B: Oui, ___.
Fits the context of resemblance.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, use 'Telle mère, telle fille'.
It depends on the context.
It can, but usually refers to behavior.
It is less common, but understandable.
It is neutral.
Yes, but this is the standard.
Only if very casual.
Yes, very.
Related Phrases
Telle mère, telle fille
specialized formLike mother, like daughter.
Le fruit ne tombe jamais loin de l'arbre
similarThe apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Chassez le naturel, il revient au galop
similarNature always returns.
