No. 8,553 in French
ancêtres
Ancêtres: Ancestors.
In a sentence
Mes ancêtres ont vécu dans cette région pendant plusieurs générations.
My ancestors lived in this region for several generations.
Here, 'ancêtres' refers to the person's predecessors in their family line, describing familial lineage.
Les traditions de nos ancêtres influencent encore notre culture aujourd'hui.
The traditions of our ancestors still influence our culture today.
'Ancêtres' is used to signify the forebears of a collective group, here indicating shared heritage and traditions.
Nous honorons nos ancêtres lors de ces cérémonies chaque année.
We honor our ancestors during these ceremonies each year.
In this context, 'ancêtres' is used to express respect and reverence for earlier generations in a ritualistic or commemorative sense.
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