air de famille

Meaning

family likeness, family resemblance

Example

Il y a un air de famille.

There is a family resemblance.

Practice tips

• Practice air de famille 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.

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