French Word: ancien
Feminine: ancienne
Plural: anciens
Plural (Feminine): anciennes
English Meaning: 1. former, ex-, old 2. ancient
German Meaning: alt

Example Sentences:

Cette église est la plus ancienne de la ville.
This is the oldest church of the city.
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Il a eu un grave accident de la route et il ne peut plus exercer son ancien métier.
He had a severe traffic accident, and therefore can't work in his old profession.
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Allez-vous à la réunion des anciens élèves la semaine prochaine ?
Are you going to the class reunion next week?
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