Translation of "forefather" into French

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

forefather noun grammar

Cultural ancestor; one who originated an idea or tradition [..]

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  • ancêtre

    noun masculine

    Ancestor [..]

    But the land my forefathers knew is disappearing.

    Mais la terre que connaissaient mes ancêtres est en train de disparaître.

  • aïeul

    noun masculine

    Ancestor

    Our forefathers met on this ground as soldiers on opposing sides.

    Nos aïeux se sont battus ici dans des armées opposées.

  • prédécesseur

    noun masculine

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

    Today, it is all mankind that benefits from our forefathers’ efforts.

    C’est l’humanité toute entière qui bénéficie aujourd’hui de cet effort fourni par nos prédécesseurs.

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    • aïeux

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