French Word · Intermediate
aïeul
ancestor, forefather
Pronunciation: /a.jœl/
Meaning
ancestor, forefather
Example
Ô Canada, terre de nos aïeux,/ton front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!
O Canada, land of our forefathers, thy brow is wreathed with glorious garlands!
Practice tips
- Practice aïeul out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.