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lignée

lineage, line of descent

noun lee-NYEH Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: Latin linea (line)

Usage Note

Lignée refers to a family line or dynasty, as in une longue lignée de rois ('a long line of kings'). It carries a more literary or prestigious tone than famille. The phrase dans la lignée de also means 'in the tradition of' or 'following in the footsteps of', used for intellectual or artistic inheritance as well as biological descent.

Examples

"Il est issu d'une longue lignée de médecins."

Natural Translation

He comes from a long line of doctors.

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