familier — meaning in English
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English meaning
- colloquial adjective Belonging to ordinary conversation rather than to formal or written language.
- familiar adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
- informal adj Relaxed and casual rather than official or ceremonious.
Senses
familier is used for these senses in English:
- colloquial (linguistics) Characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.
- familiar (witchcraft) An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
- informal (of language) Reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage.
familiar — full definition
- adjective Well known to you, or easy to recognise.
- adjective Having good knowledge of something through experience.
- noun A spirit believed to serve or accompany a witch, often in animal form.