Also means
tight-knit group
Usage Note
Clan entered French from Scottish Gaelic and retains a sense of tribal loyalty. It is used both for traditional Highland clans and loosely for any close-knit family or social circle. The phrase faire partie du clan ('to belong to the group') is common in informal speech.
Examples
"Elle est acceptée dans le clan."
Natural Translation
She is accepted into the clan.
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