How is the word autrefois translated from French to English

English translation
formerly
adverb

Dans le passé, mais plus maintenant.

In the past, but not now.

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  • La rue s'appelait autrefois Market Lane. — The street was formerly called Market Lane.

  • Elle a autrefois travaillé comme infirmière. — She formerly worked as a nurse.

  • Autrefois, le bâtiment abritait une petite bibliothèque. — Formerly, the building housed a small library.

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