Translation of "ancestor" to French

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Dictionary translations for "ancestor"

ancestor [ˈænsɪstə] noun

pl. ancestors

l' ancêtre m

All humans on Earth are descended from a common ancestor.

Tous les humains sur Terre sont issus d'un ancêtre commun.

l' ascendance f (family)

Phrases with "ancestor" (1)

ancestor library unit - unité de bibliothèque ancêtre

Contexts with "ancestor"

All humans on Earth are descended from a common ancestor. Tous les humains sur Terre sont issus d'un ancêtre commun.

We did not evolve from monkeys. We share a common ancestor. Nous n'avons pas évolué à partir des singes. Nous partageons un ancêtre commun.

His ancestors went there from Ireland. Ses ancêtres sont venus d'Irlande.

I can trace my ancestors back 200 years. Je peux tracer mes ancêtres deux cents ans en arrière.

Our ancestors knew how to read the stars. Nos ancêtres savaient lire les étoiles.

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