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    Clan (en. Clan)

    /klɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of families or individuals recognizing each other through kinship ties.
    The clan of the Burgundians has a rich history.
    Le clan des Bourguignons a une riche histoire.
    A community or group with shared interests or goals.
    Members of his clan always support each other.
    Les membres de son clan se soutiennent toujours.
    A tribal group, particularly in certain cultural contexts.
    This clan has very ancient traditions.
    Ce clan a des traditions très anciennes.

    Etymology

    The word 'clan' comes from the Gaelic 'clann' meaning 'children' or 'descendance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    friend clan
    A close-knit group of friends.
    clan d'amis
    family clan
    A group of members of the same family.
    clan familial
    to belong to a clan
    To belong to a group or a community.
    faire partie d'un clan

    Related Words

    clanism
    The practice or ideology of living in a clan.
    clanisme
    clan-related
    Related to a clan.
    clanais

    Slang Meanings

    A very close-knit group of friends.
    We're all from the same clan; we've known each other since high school.
    On est tous du même clan, on se connaît depuis le lycée.
    A team or group united for a common purpose.
    They are like a clan on the sports field.
    Ils sont comme un clan sur le terrain de sport.