ancêtres

Definitions of ancêtres
  1. noun
    an ancestor in the direct line
    synonyms: ancêtre
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    examples:
    viere Marie
    the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
    types:
    géniteur
    a natural father or mother
    mère, parent, père
    a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
    type of:
    ancêtre
    someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
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