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Forefather
01
ancêtre
an ancestor from previous generations, especially further back than one's grandfather
Exemples
Thomas proudly traced his family 's lineage back to his noble forefathers who had founded the estate centuries ago.
Thomas a fièrement retracé la lignée de sa famille jusqu'à ses ancêtres nobles qui avaient fondé le domaine il y a des siècles.
The dynasty 's power emanated from the mandate said to be received by the first forefather many generations past.
Le pouvoir de la dynastie émanait du mandat que l'on disait avoir été reçu par le premier ancêtre il y a de nombreuses générations.
02
ancêtre, aïeul
person from an earlier time who contributed to the tradition shared by some group
