English–French

“lineage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/liɲe/

Example

Il vient d'une vieille lignée de médecins.

He comes from an old lineage of doctors.

Illustration for lignée (lineage)

How to say “lineage” in French

“Lineage” in French is lignée.

A family line running from ancestors through parents to descendants.

Full entry for lignée: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with lignée

Sa lignée compte plusieurs artistes.

Her lineage includes several artists.

Tips for using lignée

  • Lignée is feminine, so the usual form is une lignée, and it often sounds more formal than simple famille.

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