How is the word ancien translated from French to English

English translation
former
adjective

Qui a occupé une fonction dans le passé.

Having held a position in the past.

Examples with “ancien”

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  • Il est un ancien président du club. — He is a former president of the club.

  • Deux anciens professeurs sont venus aux retrouvailles. — Two former teachers came to the reunion.

  • Est-elle une ancienne membre de l'équipe ? — Is she a former member of the team?

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