parenté
/paʁɑ̃te/noun★Intermediate
formal
A relationship or connection between people, especially through family ties.
La parenté est importante dans cette culture.
Kinship is important in this culture.
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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.
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Used metaphorically to describe abstract connections.
Collocations
liens de parentéfamily tiesparenté lointainedistant kinship
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
avoir des liens de parentéphrase
to have family ties
💡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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