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familiar

UK
/fəˈmɪl.jə/
US
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/

Translations

familiarnoun
familiars
pl
UK
/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/
US
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
familierAu sens de personne proche, intime ou habituée à fréquenter un lieu ou une personne.
He was a familiar of the king, often seen at court.
C’était un familier du roi, souvent aperçu à la cour.
Additional translations
familierAu sens d’esprit ou démon familier, souvent associé à une sorcière.
Synonyms
spirit
demon
companion
attendant
guide
helper
genius
familiaradjective
more familiar
Comp.
most familiar
Super.
UK
/fəˈmɪl.jə/
US
/fəˈmɪl.jɚ/
The old song was familiar to everyone at the party.
La vieille chanson était familière à tout le monde à la fête.
familierDans le sens de « bien connu, maîtrisé » ; s’emploie souvent dans la tournure « familier avec ».
She is familiar with the latest software updates.
Elle est familière avec les dernières mises à jour logicielles.
familierAu sens de relation étroite ou intime.
They were on familiar terms, often sharing personal stories.
Ils étaient en relations familières, partageant souvent des histoires personnelles.
Additional translations
familierAu sens de « trop familier », avec une nuance de familiarité déplacée ou présomptueuse.
Synonyms
well-known
recognizable
common
intimate
acquainted
informal
usual
customary
Antonyms
unfamiliar

Definitions

familiarnoun
A demon supposedly attending and obeying a witch, often said to assume the form of an animal.
The witch's familiar took the form of a black cat, always by her side.
A close friend or associate.
He was a familiar of the king, often seen at court.
familiaradjective
Well known from long or close association.
The old song was familiar to everyone at the party.
In close friendship; intimate.
They were on familiar terms, often sharing personal stories.
Having a good knowledge of something.
She is familiar with the latest software updates.
Overly friendly or intimate to the point of being presumptuous.
The waiter was scolded for becoming too familiar with the guests.
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