Descendants (en. Descendants)

[des.ɑ̃.dɑ̃]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

People from a previous generation in a family lineage.

His descendants continue to live in the same area.

Ses descendants continuent de vivre dans la même région.

The children, grandchildren, and beyond of a person.

He has many descendants who bear his name.

Il a de nombreux descendants qui portent son nom.

Those who inherit traits or characteristics from an ancestor.

The descendants of this family are renowned for their artistic talent.

Les descendants de cette famille sont renommés pour leur talent artistique.

From the Latin 'descendentem', present participle of 'descendere', meaning 'to descend'.

direct descendants

The immediate children and grandchildren of a person.

descendants directs

distant descendants

The more distant generations, such as great-grandchildren.

descendants lointains

descendants of a lineage

All individuals who descend from the same family lineage.

descendants d'une lignée

ascendants

The ancestors of a person, those who preceded them in the lineage.

ascendants

genealogy

The study of family history and the relationships between ancestors and descendants.

généalogie

heredity

Transmission of characteristics from one generation to another.

hérédité

Grandchildren

My descendants, my grandchildren, are all in university.

Mes descendants, mes petits-enfants, sont tous à l'université.

Descendance

He claims his descent from a famous family.

Il revendique sa descendance d'une célèbre famille.