former in French
former in French is ancien, précédent, celui-là — former means existing or happening before now; previous.
former in French
ancien
Previous.
précédent
Previous.
celui-là
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
premier
First of aforementioned two items. Used with the, often without a noun.
What does "former" mean?
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adj Existing or happening before now; previous.
"The former president gave a speech at the ceremony."
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adj Referring to the first of two things just mentioned.
"Given a choice of train or coach, I prefer the former for long journeys."
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former in a sentence
- The former president gave a speech at the ceremony.
- She reconnected with a former classmate online.
- Given a choice of train or coach, I prefer the former for long journeys.
- Of the two plans, the former is far cheaper.
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What is "former" in French?
"former" in French is ancien, précédent, celui-là. former means: Existing or happening before now; previous.
How do you use "former" in a sentence?
Example: "The former president gave a speech at the ceremony." In French, "former" is ancien, précédent, celui-là.
Are there other ways to say "former" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "former": ancien, précédent, celui-là, premier.
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