What is the difference between these two terms?

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What is the difference between these two terms?

Is there any difference in the meaning between "Gendre" and "Beau-fils"???

Asked 3 years ago
Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

 Both terms are defined in the Académie-française dictionary, and in multiple online dictionaries.

Both apply to son-in-law. Gendre  is an older term, but both have been in use for centuries. Beau-fils also applies to stepson, a difference.

 

What is the difference between these two terms?

Is there any difference in the meaning between "Gendre" and "Beau-fils"???

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