folks

gente, persone

Modo familiare di indicare le persone, spesso di un certo luogo o gruppo.

In inglese semplice: People, often those in a particular place or group.

• The local folks were friendly.
• Old folks often gather here for lunch.
• These folks have lived in the village for years.

Sinonimi: people

Espressioni comuni: local folks, young folks, ordinary folks, most folks

genitori, famiglia

Modo familiare di indicare la propria famiglia, soprattutto i genitori.

In inglese semplice: Your family, especially your parents.

• My folks live nearby.
• We visited her folks last weekend.
• How are your folks doing?

Sinonimi: parents, family

Espressioni comuni: my folks, visit your folks, folks back home