A1 noun Neutre #266 le plus courant

family

/ˈfæm.əl.i/

A family is a group of people who are related to each other, such as parents, children, and siblings. It can also describe people who live together in one household or share a common history.

Exemples

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1

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

2

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

3

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

Famille de mots

Nom
family
Adverbe
familiarly
Adjectif
familial
Apparenté
familiarity
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Astuce mémo

Remember the acronym: Father And Mother I Love You (F-A-M-I-L-Y).

Quiz rapide

I am going to visit my _______ in London this weekend.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

everyday

I have a big family with three brothers and two sisters.

2

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

formal

The whole family is cordially invited to the wedding ceremony.

3

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

informal

Hey, how is the family doing these days?

4

The nuclear family remains a central unit of study in modern sociology.

academic

The nuclear family remains a central unit of study in modern sociology.

5

Our company is a family business that has operated for three generations.

business

Our company is a family business that has operated for three generations.

Famille de mots

Nom
family
Adverbe
familiarly
Adjectif
familial
Apparenté
familiarity

Collocations courantes

extended family a family that includes grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins
immediate family one's closest living relatives, such as parents and siblings
family member a person who is part of a family
start a family to have one's first child
family tree a diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations

Phrases Courantes

runs in the family

a physical or mental characteristic that many members of a family have

black sheep of the family

a member of a family who is regarded as a disgrace to them

all in the family

something that is kept secret or shared only among family members

Souvent confondu avec

family vs familiar

Family is a noun referring to relatives, while familiar is an adjective meaning well-known or easily recognized.

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Notes d'usage

In British English, family can be followed by either a singular or plural verb (e.g., 'the family is' or 'the family are'). In American English, it is almost always used with a singular verb.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often confuse 'family' (the group) with 'parents' (only mother and father). They might say 'I live with my family' when they specifically mean only their parents.

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Astuce mémo

Remember the acronym: Father And Mother I Love You (F-A-M-I-L-Y).

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin word 'familia', which originally referred to a household including servants and slaves as well as relatives.

Modèles grammaticaux

Plural form: families Collective noun: can take singular or plural verbs depending on regional dialect Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., family car, family dinner)
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Contexte culturel

The definition of 'family' is culturally dependent, ranging from the small nuclear family in many Western cultures to large extended networks in many Eastern and African cultures.

Quiz rapide

I am going to visit my _______ in London this weekend.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Mots lis

subcapure

C1

Relating to a secondary or subordinate stage of capturing data, images, or specimens within a larger primary process. It describes a nested acquisition mechanism used to record specific subsets of information under a broader set of parameters.

triunior

C1

A triunior is a specialized term used in certain organizational or tripartite structures to denote a third-tier junior member or an entry-level official within a specific hierarchy. It refers to an individual who occupies the lowest level of a three-part junior classification system, often found in niche administrative or academic contexts.

pretracttion

C1

To exert a forward-moving force or tension on a physical structure, usually as a preliminary step in a technical or medical process. It involves drawing a component toward the front or applying tension prior to a primary action to ensure proper alignment or stability.

microprivic

C1

To selectively remove or strip away minuscule, often essential, components from a larger structure or system. This verb describes a process of highly precise deprivation occurring at a microscopic or granular level.

extraprehendery

C1

Describing knowledge or insights that lie beyond the standard limits of human perception or intellectual grasp. It often refers to concepts that are highly abstract, metaphysical, or so complex that they require a specialized or transcendent way of thinking to be understood.

circumscendic

C1

Describing a movement or path that involves climbing or scaling around the perimeter of an object. It often refers to a circuitous upward trajectory used to bypass obstacles or cover the entirety of a vertical structure.

rematerine

C1

To re-incorporate or restore something to its original material or essential state, especially after it has been fragmented, digitized, or abstractly altered. It describes the process of making an abstract concept or a digital set of data tangible and physical once more.

explicine

C1

Describes information, structures, or concepts that are inherently self-explanatory and unfold their meaning clearly without the need for external interpretation. It refers to a state of being naturally transparent or methodically detailed in a way that precludes ambiguity.

comdurist

C1

Describing an attitude or strategy characterized by an unyielding, steadfast commitment to enduring challenges over a long period. It refers to the quality of being resolutely persistent despite significant hardship or delay in results.

dishospation

C1

Describing an attitude or environment that is significantly lacking in hospitality or friendliness toward guests. It denotes an actively unwelcoming, cold, or repellent reception in social, professional, or academic settings.

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