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