Familière (en. Familiar)

/fa.mi.ljɛʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Concerning the family.
Family reunions are always highly anticipated.
Les réunions famillères sont toujours très attendues.
Specific to a particular family.
This recipe is passed down from generation to generation in our family.
Cette recette est transmise de génération en génération dans notre famille.
Related to intimacy and family ties.
He has a very familial approach in his work as a therapist.
Il a une approche très famillère dans son métier de thérapeute.

Etymology

From Latin 'familia' meaning 'family'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family reunion
A gathering of family members.
réunion familiale
family affairs
Situations or issues related to a family.
affaires familiales
family bond
A connection or relationship among family members.
lien familial

Related Words

family
A group of people linked by blood or emotional ties.
famille
parent
A family member who has a child.
parent
child
Descendants or a younger member of the family.
enfant

Slang Meanings

Familial in the informal or close sense.
We speak in a familial manner during meals.
On se parle de manière famillère pendant les repas.
A casual tone among family members.
They use familial vocabulary in their discussions.
Ils utilisent un vocabulaire famillère lors de leurs discussions.