aïeux

les aïeux
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
plural noun
a. ancestors
Cette fête des moissons est célébrée par nos aïeux depuis des siècles.This harvest festival has been celebrated by our ancestors for centuries.
b. forebears
Voici un recueil de contes populaires racontés par nos aïeux.Here's a collection of folktales told by our forebears.
c. forebearers
Nos aïeux ont construit des églises dans chaque petit village français.Our forebearers built churches in each small French village.
d. forefathers
Il est intéressant de se demander si nos aïeux approuveraient notre mode de vie moderne.It's interesting to consider whether our forefathers would approve of our modern lifestyle.
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