Translation of "ancestor" into French

ancêtre, prédécesseur, aïeul are the top translations of "ancestor" into French.

ancestor noun grammar

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a fore father. [..]

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  • ancêtre

    noun masculine

    one from whom a person is descended [..]

    The most beautiful heritage my ancestors had left me is an impeccable name, respected by all.

    Le plus bel héritage que m'ont laissé mes ancêtres, c'est un nom irréprochable, respecté de tous.

  • prédécesseur

    noun masculine

    One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any number of generations.

    These lion heads were used by our ancestors.

    Ce sont ceux qu'utilisaient nos prédécesseurs.

  • aïeul

    noun masculine

    Fates and a few energetic ancestors have allowed him to lead a rather soft and easy life.

    La chance et des aïeux énergiques lui ont permis d'avoir la vie facile.

  • Less frequent translations

    • aïeux
    • passé
    • ancêtres
    • antécédents
    • existence précédente
    • poste précédent
    • ascendant
    • parent
    • père
    • progéniteur
    • noeud ancêtre

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