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ancêtre (noun)

A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended.

💬 Example

"Mes ancêtres venaient de Normandie."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Ancestor'. They sound almost the same, but French adds a 'hat' (the circumflex accent) to show respect to the...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'ancêtre' as an adjective. → ancien / antique

Spelling it 'ancestre'. → ancêtre

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