lineage

• Nom désignant une ligne de descendance ou une ascendance, souvent utilisé pour décrire la succession des générations au sein d'une famille ou d'un groupe.

A noun referring to a line of descent or ancestry, often used to describe the sequence of generations within a family or group.

1. B2formal

   The direct line of descendants from a particular ancestor, considered collectively over time.

   Lignée

   • The royal lineage stretches back over five hundred years.
   • He traced his lineage back to the founding of the town.
   • The family's lineage includes many notable scholars and artists.

   Synonymesancestrybirthbloodlinedescentextractionfamily linelineparentagepedigreestock

2. Ancestral relationB2formal

   The kinship connection between an individual and their ancestors; one's ancestral line.

   Lignée ancestrale

   • Her lineage can be traced to immigrants from Italy.
   • The study of lineage helps people understand their family history.
   • Lineage is often recorded in family trees and genealogical documents.

   Synonymesancestrybloodlinedescentextractionfamily treegenealogylineparentagepedigreestock

3. Line count in textC1formaltechnical

   The number of lines of printed or written material in a document or publication.

   Nombre de lignes

   • The editor calculated the lineage of each article to fit the page layout.
   • Lineage is a key factor in typesetting and page design.
   • Please check the lineage before submitting the final draft.

4. Payment rate per lineC1formaltechnical

   A method of compensating writers based on the number of lines of submitted text.

   Rémunération à la ligne

   • The magazine paid writers by lineage rather than by word count.
   • Freelancers often negotiate lineage rates with publishers.
   • The contract specified a lineage rate of two dollars per line.

5. Inherited traitsB2formal

   The set of physical or behavioral characteristics shared with others of the same bloodline.

   Lignée (traits hérités)

   • Certain health conditions run in a family's lineage.
   • The lineage of the breed determines its typical temperament.
   • Lineage can influence one's predisposition to certain talents.

   Synonymesbloodbreedingheredityinheritancestock