familiar

• Qui est bien connu, facilement reconnaissable ou que l'on rencontre souvent.

Describes something that is well known, easily recognized, or frequently encountered.

1. Well-known or easily recognizedA2formal

   Something that is known to you because you have seen, heard, or experienced it before.

   familier / connu

   • Her face looks familiar, but I can't remember her name.
   • The song sounded familiar to everyone in the room.
   • This street is familiar to me from my childhood.

   Synonymesaccustomedcommoncustomaryeverydayfrequentknownordinaryprevalentrecognizableusual

   Antonymesnovelstrangeunfamiliarunknownunusual

2. Having a good knowledge of somethingB1formal

   Being knowledgeable or acquainted with a subject, place, or person.

   qui connaît bien

   • She is familiar with the rules of the game.
   • He is not familiar with the new software yet.
   • Are you familiar with the works of Shakespeare?

   Synonymesacquaintedawareconversantinformedknowledgeableversed

   Antonymesignorantinexperiencedunacquaintedunawareunfamiliaruninformedunversed

3. B2informal

   Behaving in a way that is too informal or friendly for the situation.

   Familièrement trop libre

   • The waiter was too familiar with the customers.
   • She didn't like his familiar tone during the interview.
   • He became too familiar with his boss, which made things awkward.

   Synonymesboldforwardimpertinentintrusiveoverfamiliarpresumptuous

   Antonymesaloofdistantformalreservedunapproachable

• Nom désignant un ami proche, un compagnon ou une connaissance, souvent une personne bien connue ou que l'on voit fréquemment.

A noun referring to a close friend, companion, or associate, often one who is well-known or frequently encountered.

indénombrable

1. Close friend or associateB2formal

   A person who is well known to someone, often a close friend or companion.

   Proche, compagnon

   • He was a familiar of the royal court.
   • She invited only her familiars to the private dinner.
   • The old man was a familiar of the local pub.

   Synonymesassociatecompanioncomradeconfidantcronyintimatepeer

   Antonymesoutsider

2. Supernatural companionC1formal

   A spirit or animal that serves a witch or magician, often believed to assist in magical practices.

   Familler (esprit ou animal compagnon)

   • The witch's familiar was a black cat.
   • In folklore, a familiar is often depicted as an owl or a toad.
   • The magician summoned his familiar to aid in the ritual.

   Synonymesdemonfamiliar spiritimpspirit