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issu

descended from, originating from

adjective ee-SU Rare
People & Society Nationality

Usage Note

Issu (feminine issue) always appears with de — issu de means 'coming from' or 'born of'. It describes origin by birth, social class, or derivation: issu d'une famille modeste (from a modest family). Do not confuse with the noun une issue (an exit, an outcome).

Examples

"Il est issu d'une famille d'immigrants."

Natural Translation

He comes from an immigrant family.

Literal Translation

He is descended from an immigrant family.

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