Familier (en. Familiar)

/fa.mi.lje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Which indicates closeness or intimate knowledge.
He is very familiar with his family's history.
Il est très familier avec l'histoire de sa famille.
Which is informal, intimate in language or behavior.
She uses a familiar tone with her friends.
Elle utilise un ton familier avec ses amis.
Which is part of everyday life, habitual.
This type of food is familiar in this region.
Ce type de nourriture est familier dans cette région.

Etymology

From Latin 'familiaris', meaning 'belonging to the family'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

informal language
An informal and accessible language.
un langage familier
to be familiar with someone
To have an intimate knowledge of that person.
être familier avec quelqu'un
to have a familiar tone
To use a casual communication style.
avoir un ton familier

Related Words

family
A group of people united by family ties.
famille
familiarity
A state of being familiar; intimacy.
familiarité

Slang Meanings

To refer to someone in a casual manner.
He spoke to her in a very familiar way.
Il lui a parlé d'une façon très familière.
A style of communication among friends.
She always has a familiar tone with her friends.
Elle a toujours un ton familier avec sa bande.