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    Paternelle (en. Paternal)

    /pa.tɛʁ.nɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Concerning the father.
    My family's paternal home is located in the countryside.
    La maison paternelle de ma famille se trouve à la campagne.
    Coming from the father.
    She inherited the paternal features of her face.
    Elle a hérité des traits paternels de son visage.
    Relating to paternal traditions or authority.
    He has always respected the paternal values passed down by his father.
    Il a toujours respecté les valeurs paternelles transmises par son père.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'paternalis', itself from 'pater', which means father.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paternal link
    Relation or connection with the father.
    lien paternelle
    paternal surname
    Name inherited from the paternal side.
    nom de famille paternelle
    paternal home
    House or family residence inherited from the father.
    maison paternelle

    Related Words

    father
    Male parent.
    père
    kinship
    Family relationship.
    parenté
    heredity
    Transmission of traits or characteristics from one generation to another.
    hérédité

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe a male family heritage.
    He made decisions based on his paternal heritage.
    Il a pris des décisions basées sur son héritage paternelle.
    Refers to typical characteristics passed down by the father.
    She has a paternal sense of humor.
    Elle a le sens de l'humour paternelle.