forefather

UK
/ˈfɔːˌfɑːtə/
US
/ˈfɔrˌfɑðər/

Translations

forefathernoun
forefathers
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːˌfɑːtə/
US
/ˈfɔrˌfɑðər/
père fondateurS’emploie surtout au pluriel dans le sens historique ou politique.
The forefathers of the nation laid down the principles of democracy and freedom.
Les pères fondateurs de la nation ont posé les principes de la démocratie et de la liberté.
He often spoke of his forefather who had settled in the area over a century ago.
Il parlait souvent de son ancêtre qui s’était installé dans la région il y a plus d’un siècle.
Additional translations
aïeulRegistre un peu littéraire ou soutenu.

Definitions

forefathernoun
An ancestor, especially one who is a member of the earlier generations of a family.
He often spoke of his forefather who had settled in the area over a century ago.
A person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition or heritage of a group.
The forefathers of the nation laid down the principles of democracy and freedom.