de bonne famille

French

Etymology

Literally, “from good family.” Compare German aus guter Familie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /də bɔn fa.mij/
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Adjective

de bonne famille (invariable)

  1. coming from a family that is considered to be respectable and with traditions
    Synonym: de bonne maison

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