famille/fa.mij/
noun · A1 · Frequency 263
nounfeminine
Meanings
family (group of related people)
Refers to a group of relatives connected by blood or marriage.
family
Refers to a household unit living together, emphasizing the living community.
Examples
Cette famille est connue dans la région depuis plusieurs générations.
This family has been well known in the region for several generations.
Ma famille habite dans une petite maison près de la gare.
My family lives in a small house near the station.
Après le déménagement, toute la famille a retrouvé ses habitudes.
After the move, the whole family got back into its usual routine.
Collocations
- une grande famillea large family
- la famille nucléairethe nuclear family
Common mistakes
Elle vient d'une grande famile.
Elle vient d'une grande famille.
The current lemma famille is spelled with a double l; famile is a common spelling error.
Related words
synonymménagehousehold, family unit
synonymparentékinship, relationship
nounfeminine
Meanings
family (group of related people)
Refers to a group of relatives connected by blood or marriage.
family
Refers to a household unit living together, emphasizing the living community.
Examples
Les deux familles se sont réunies pour régler leur différend.
The two families met to settle their dispute.
Les familles Durand et Martin se connaissent depuis plusieurs générations.
The Durand and Martin families have known each other for several generations.
La mairie aide les familles du quartier à payer leurs factures d'énergie.
The town hall helps families in the neighborhood pay their energy bills.