The word frere is the French word for brother. It is used both to describe a man's relationship with his brother or sister as well as the member of a religious order. The word which means sister in French is soeur.
A frere is also known as a brother in the religious sense. In terms of religion, a frere is also known as convers. A frere is a member of a religious order. Even though it pronounces the solemn wishes, it remains technically laic. It is not intended to be at the clerical state. The brothers convers can devote themselves to manual work during the time that the monks and the priests devote to their prayers and studies.
The word frere appears in the popular children's rhyme Frere Jacques, which goes as follows: Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques, Dormez-vous?, Dormez-vous?, Sonnez les matines, Sonnez les matines, Din, din, don, din, din, don. It is translated as: Are you sleeping?, Are your sleeping?, Brother John, Brother John, Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing, Ding, Ding, Dong, Ding, Ding, Dong.
A frere is also known as a brother in the religious sense. In terms of religion, a frere is also known as convers. A frere is a member of a religious order. Even though it pronounces the solemn wishes, it remains technically laic. It is not intended to be at the clerical state. The brothers convers can devote themselves to manual work during the time that the monks and the priests devote to their prayers and studies.
The word frere appears in the popular children's rhyme Frere Jacques, which goes as follows: Frere Jacques, Frere Jacques, Dormez-vous?, Dormez-vous?, Sonnez les matines, Sonnez les matines, Din, din, don, din, din, don. It is translated as: Are you sleeping?, Are your sleeping?, Brother John, Brother John, Morning bells are ringing, Morning bells are ringing, Ding, Ding, Dong, Ding, Ding, Dong.
