clan
/klɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing
small, tight-knit group or faction (often with shared interests or loyalties); clique
Son clan politique contrôle la mairie depuis dix ans.
His political clique has controlled the town hall for ten years.
Synonyms:clique, bande, coterie, cercle
2.
nounmasculineSing
extended family or kin group sharing common ancestry or ties
Tout le clan s'est réuni pour les funérailles.
The whole clan gathered for the funeral.
Synonyms:famille, tribu, lignée
