forefather in French
forefather in French is ancêtre, aïeul — forefather means a member of your family who lived a long time before you.
forefather in French
ancêtre
An ancestor.
aïeul
An ancestor.
What does "forefather" mean?
- noun A member of your family who lived a long time before you.
- noun A person seen as the founder of an idea, tradition, or movement.
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What is "forefather" in French?
"forefather" in French is ancêtre, aïeul. forefather means: A member of your family who lived a long time before you.
Are there other ways to say "forefather" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "forefather": ancêtre, aïeul.
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