Grammar fix
family member
relative
A person who is part of your family, such as your parent, sibling, child, or cousin.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Every family member helped prepare the meal for the holiday.
In my opinion, spending time with each family member is important for building strong relationships.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She's a member of my family members.
Say: She's a family member. / She's a member of my family.
Don't combine the two — pick one phrasing.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Family member' is the plain, modern phrase; 'relations' sounds dated and slightly formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
family member + verb
- a close family member
- a family member
- elderly
- lose a