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La belle-mère
La belle-mère means both "mother-in-law" and "stepmother." Literally "beautiful mother."
Examples in context
La belle-mère de Claire est une femme très élégante.
Claire's mother-in-law is a very elegant woman.
Ma belle-mère prépare un gâteau au chocolat.
My mother-in-law is preparing a chocolate cake.
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