Translation meaning & definition of the word "forefather" into French language

noun

1. The founder of a family

• "Keep the faith of our forefathers"

synonym:
• forefather
,
• father
,
• sire

1. Le fondateur d'une famille

• "Garder la foi de nos ancêtres"

synonyme:
• ancêtre
,
• père
,
• sire

2. Person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group

• "Our forefathers brought forth a great nation"

synonym:
• forefather

2. Personne d'une époque antérieure qui a contribué à la tradition partagée par un groupe

• "Nos ancêtres ont fait naître une grande nation"

synonyme:
• ancêtre