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parenté
/paʁɑ̃te/
kinship
Il y a une parenté entre ces deux familles.
There is a kinship between these two families.
formal
A relationship or connection between people, especially through family ties.
La parenté est importante dans cette culture.
Kinship is important in this culture.
Often used in legal or genealogical contexts.
formal
A similarity or resemblance between things.
Il y a une parenté entre ces deux œuvres d'art.
There is a kinship between these two works of art.
Used metaphorically to describe abstract connections.
Collocations
liens de parentéfamily tiesparenté lointainedistant kinship
Antonyms
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
'Parenté' is more formal than 'famille'. Use it in legal or genealogical discussions.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal documents, 'parenté' specifies recognized family relationships.
Word Origin
From Old French 'parenté', derived from 'parent' (parent), ultimately from Latin 'parens' (parent).
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'parenté' can refer to formal family relationships recognized by law.
Word Breakdown
parent
parent
root-té
quality or state of
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