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Dictionary translations for "ancien"

ancien adjective

ancien / ancienne / anciens / anciennes

ancient [ˈeɪnʃənt] (langue, civilisation)

Achille était un ancien héros Grec.

Achilles was an ancient Greek hero.

former [ˈfɔ:mə] (président, capitale)

Tom a vu son ancien employeur à une conférence.

Tom saw his former employer at a conference.

long-standing (de longue durée)

La nouvelle loi a aboli cette coutume très ancienne.

The new law has done away with the long-standing custom.

antique [ænˈti:k] (meuble)

Elle a quelques beaux meubles anciens.

She has some beautiful antique furniture.

archaic [ɑ:ˈkeɪɪk] (archaïque)

late [leɪt] (antérieur)

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Phrases with "ancien" (19)

Ancien Régime - Ancien Régime
ancien combattant - war veteran
ancien député - former deputy
ancien élève - old boy
ancien franc - old franc
ancien français - Old French
ancien mari - former spouse
ancien ministre - former minister
ancien monde - Old World
ancien président - former president

Contexts with "ancien"

Achille était un ancien héros Grec. Achilles was an ancient Greek hero.

Tom a vu son ancien employeur à une conférence. Tom saw his former employer at a conference.

Le Shitennouji est le temple le plus ancien du Japon. The Shitennouji is the most ancient temple in Japan.

C'était un ancien professeur d'université et un chercheur. He was a former university professor and researcher.

Le Kendo est un ancien art martial japonais qui date de l'époque des samouraïs. Kendo is an ancient Japanese martial art that dates back to the time of the samurai warriors.

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