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familiar in French

familiar in French is familier, esprit familier — familiar means well known to you, or easy to recognise.

familiar in French

familier
adj
familier
noun
(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
esprit familier
noun
(witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.

What does "familiar" mean?

  1. adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
    "That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it."
  2. adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
    "He's familiar with the local traffic laws."
  3. noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.
    "In the story, the witch's black cat was her familiar."
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familiar in a sentence

  • That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it.
  • She felt a familiar sense of dread before the exam.
  • He's familiar with the local traffic laws.
  • In the story, the witch's black cat was her familiar.

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What is "familiar" in French?

"familiar" in French is familier, esprit familier. familiar means: Well known to you, or easy to recognise.

How do you use "familiar" in a sentence?

Example: "That tune sounds familiar, but I can't place it." In French, "familiar" is familier, esprit familier.

Are there other ways to say "familiar" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "familiar": familier, esprit familier.

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