This is the 8553rd most frequent French word.
ancêtres
Ancêtres: Ancestors.
Here, 'ancêtres' refers to the person's predecessors in their family line, describing familial lineage.
Mes ancêtres ont vécu dans cette région pendant plusieurs générations.
My ancestors lived in this region for several generations.
'Ancêtres' is used to signify the forebears of a collective group, here indicating shared heritage and traditions.
Les traditions de nos ancêtres influencent encore notre culture aujourd'hui.
The traditions of our ancestors still influence our culture today.
In this context, 'ancêtres' is used to express respect and reverence for earlier generations in a ritualistic or commemorative sense.