Usage Note
Neveux is the plural of neveu (nephew); the singular ends in '-eu', which takes '-x' in the plural following the standard pattern for '-eau'/'-eu' nouns. The feminine counterpart is nièce / nièces (niece). In older French, neveu could also mean 'grandson'.
Examples
"Ses neveux lui rendent visite chaque été."
Natural Translation
His nephews visit him every summer.
Literal Translation
His nephews render him a visit each summer.
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