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formerly in French

formerly in French is autrefois, anciennement, auparavant — formerly means at an earlier time; previously.

formerly in French

autrefois
adv
at some time in the past
anciennement
adv
at some time in the past
auparavant
adv
at some time in the past

What does "formerly" mean?

  1. adv At an earlier time; previously.
    "The building was formerly a cinema."

formerly in a sentence

  • The building was formerly a cinema.
  • She was formerly known by her maiden name.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "formerly" in French?

"formerly" in French is autrefois, anciennement, auparavant. formerly means: At an earlier time; previously.

How do you use "formerly" in a sentence?

Example: "The building was formerly a cinema." In French, "formerly" is autrefois, anciennement, auparavant.

Are there other ways to say "formerly" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "formerly": autrefois, anciennement, auparavant.

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