No. 4,049 in French
clan
A group of people united by shared interests, family ties, or common traits.
In a sentence
Le clan familial se réunit chaque dimanche pour un repas.
The family clan gathers every Sunday for a meal.
In this sentence, 'clan' refers to a group bound by familial ties, emphasizing a close-knit family unit.
Ils ont formé un clan pour défendre leurs idées politiques.
They formed a clan to defend their political ideas.
Here, 'clan' denotes a group united by shared beliefs or objectives, highlighting collective action.
Ce clan d’amis est inséparable depuis le collège.
This clan of friends has been inseparable since middle school.
In this context, 'clan' represents a close group of friends, signifying strong and enduring personal bonds.
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