Translation of "ancêtre" into English

ancestor, forefather, ascendant are the top translations of "ancêtre" into English.

ancêtre noun masculine grammar
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  • ancestor

    noun

    one from whom a person is descended [..]

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

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

  • forefather

    noun

    Ancestor [..]

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

    But the land my forefathers knew is disappearing.

  • ascendant

    noun

    Suivre leurs pas vers l'ascension, était le plus grand des buts de nos ancêtres.

    To follow in their footsteps, to ascend, was the greatest goal among our forefathers.

  • Less frequent translations

    • forebear
    • father
    • progenitor
    • founder
    • predecessor
    • antecedent
    • root
    • pioneer
    • primogenitor
    • forebears
    • forerunner
    • originator
    • precursor
    • inventor
    • ancestry
    • ancestress
    • foremother
    • ancestors
    • parent
    • ancester
    • sire
    • ascendent
    • ancestor node
    • first ancestor
    • grand father
    • grand parent
    • great-great-grandfather
    • lineal ancestor

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