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    Aïeul (en. Grandfather)

    [a.jœl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A direct ancestor, typically from the paternal side.
    My ancestor lived in the 18th century.
    Mon aïeul a vécu au XVIIIe siècle.
    A person who belongs to an earlier generation.
    He has always been fascinated by the history of his ancestors.
    Il a toujours été fasciné par l'histoire de ses aïeuls.
    A family member, particularly in the context of heredity.
    I discovered documents about my ancestors that show they were farmers.
    J'ai découvert des documents sur mes aïeux qui montrent qu'ils étaient des agriculteurs.

    Etymology

    The word comes from the Latin 'avus', which means 'grandfather'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    renowned ancestor
    An ancestor known for their exploits or reputation.
    aïeul renommé
    family history
    Narrative of ancestors and significant family events.
    histoire familiale
    family roots
    Origins or lineage of a person.
    racines familiales

    Related Words

    ancestry
    Direct line of ancestors.
    ascendance
    generation
    A group of individuals of the same age, often related by kinship.
    génération
    heritage
    What is passed down from generation to generation.
    héritage

    Slang Meanings

    Old man
    This ancestor knows all the stories of the village.
    Cet aïeul connaît toutes les histoires du village.
    Ancestor
    He boasts of descending from a famous ancestor.
    Il se vante de descendre d'un aïeul célèbre.