English Expression · Intermediate
family friend
An unrelated friend or familiar acquaintance of one's family
Pronunciation: say family friend
Meaning
An unrelated friend or familiar acquaintance of one's family.
Example
John isn't my brother; he's just a family friend.
John isn't my brother; he's just a family friend.
Practice tips
- Practice family friend out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.