en famille
Americanadverb
adverb
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with one's family; at home
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in a casual way; informally
Etymology
Origin of en famille
First recorded in 1720–30; cf. in ( def. ), family ( def. )
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Him: “Yes, well, she says flippant things a lot, so we’ve decided en famille that she just gets to do that indefinitely.”
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2018
Don’t give your already-loud relatives a reason to argue about why you should make an exception for them by explaining your husband-to-be feels overwhelmed by them en famille.
From Slate ● May 10, 2017
This year, leave the pumpkins and skeletons for dust by dressing up en famille as Angelina, Brad and the Jolie-Pitt brood, as seen in the new issue of American Vogue.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 20, 2015
“It’s only the second time I’ve ever left the baby,” says Winslet, who typically travels en famille and plans her films around school schedules.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2015
Unexpected business had called Judge Roscoe to the town, thus preventing him from being present upon the arrival of Captain Baynell, invited to partake of tea en famille.
From The Storm Centre by Mary Noailles Murfree
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