New Caledonia· easy· informal
être famille avec
“to be family with”
No New Caledonia voice yet, so this is read in French.
Meaning
to be considered family with someone
Explanation
Covers actual kinship, close friendship, or belonging to the same clan, family in the broad New Caledonian sense rather than just blood relatives.
Example
On se connaît depuis toujours, on est famille avec eux.
We've known each other forever, we're basically family.
Origin
Origin uncertain
Where
New Caledonia