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    Parens (en. Parents)

    /paʁɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The individuals who gave birth to someone.
    My parents are very important in my life.
    Mes parens sont très importants dans ma vie.
    The ancestors of a family lineage.
    We often talk about the inheritance left by our parents.
    On parle souvent de l'héritage laissé par nos parens.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'parens', meaning 'parent' or 'ancestor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the parents of education
    the individuals responsible for a child's education.
    les parens de l'éducation
    trendy parents
    parents who follow modern trends.
    parens à la mode
    foster parents
    parents who welcome a child into a home.
    parens d'accueil

    Related Words

    kinship
    Link or relationship between family members.
    parenté
    filiation
    The relationship of a child with their parents.
    filiation
    descent
    The family origin or ancestors of a person.
    ascendance

    Slang Meanings

    Parents who are very protective.
    My parents are too overprotective, they always want to know where I am.
    Mes parens sont trop surprotecteurs, ils veulent toujours savoir où je suis.
    Parents who are very present in their children's lives.
    They say my parents are always clingy.
    On dit que mes parens sont toujours collants.