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ex in French

ex in French is ixe, ex, ex- — ex means a former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.

ex in French

ixe
noun
The name of the Latin-script letter X/x.
ex
noun
(colloquial) A former partner or spouse; an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, ex-wife, or ex-husband.
ex-
prefix
former

What does "ex" mean?

  1. noun A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
    "He still sends his ex a card every year on her birthday."
  2. verb To cross something out or delete it.
    "She exed the wrong name from the list with a red pen."
  3. adjective Used before a noun to mean former or previous.
    "The ex-captain still comes to watch the team train on Saturdays."
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ex in a sentence

  • He still sends his ex a card every year on her birthday.
  • She ran into her ex at the supermarket.
  • She exed the wrong name from the list with a red pen.
  • I accidentally exed out the window before saving my work.

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What is "ex" in French?
"ex" in French is ixe, ex, ex-. ex means: A former romantic partner, such as an ex-girlfriend, ex-boyfriend, or ex-spouse.
How do you use "ex" in a sentence?
Example: "He still sends his ex a card every year on her birthday." In French, "ex" is ixe, ex, ex-.
Are there other ways to say "ex" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "ex": ixe, ex, ex-.
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