Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

en famille

/ˌɒ̃ faˈmiː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.25 in modern English

Syllables: en -famille
IPA: /ˌɒ̃ faˈmiː/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

with one's family; as a family

adv

adv

Example Sentences

"Miles of sun-protected picnic areas and playgrounds line the shore where hundreds of Jiddawis en famille gather in their own private public spot—men, women, and children together—a notable difference from the days of men with men in public and women with women in homes."
"Then be careful how you accept invitations. To a large dinner, or an evening party, you may go with pleasure and safety indiscriminately, be the party of what side it may; but a breakfast or dinner, en famille, with those whom hereafter you will know as political opponents, may embarrass you exceedingly."

Etymology

Borrowed from French en famille (literally “in family”).

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: en famille

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˌɒ̃ faˈmiː/

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce en famille?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɒ̃ faˈmiː/.
What does en famille mean?: with one's family; as a family
Where does en famille come from?: It is traced to French.

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