Très ancien, datant d'une époque lointaine.
Very old, from a time long ago.
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Ils ont visité un ancien temple en Grèce. — They visited an ancient temple in Greece.
Le manuscrit est très ancien et extrêmement fragile. — The manuscript is ancient and very fragile.
Comment les bâtisseurs anciens déplaçaient-ils des pierres aussi lourdes ? — How did ancient builders move such heavy stones?
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