Usage Note
Nièce is the feminine counterpart of neveu ('nephew'). Together they are les neveux et nièces, meaning 'nieces and nephews'. The plural nièces follows the regular pattern.
Examples
"Ma nièce a commencé l'école cette année."
Natural Translation
My niece started school this year.

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