past in French
past in French is passé, dernier, devant — past means the period of time before the present.
past in French
passé
dernier
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
passé
Of a period of time: having just gone by; previous. [from 15th c.]
devant
In a direction that passes.
passé
après
Beyond in place or quantity
What does "past" mean?
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noun The period of time before the present.
"She rarely talks about her past."
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adjective Having already happened or existed; former.
"Past students often return to visit the school."
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preposition Beyond in place, time, or amount.
"It's ten past six."
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past in a sentence
- She rarely talks about her past.
- Historians study the past to understand the present.
- Past students often return to visit the school.
- It's ten past six.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "past" in French?
"past" in French is passé, dernier, devant. past means: The period of time before the present.
How do you use "past" in a sentence?
Example: "She rarely talks about her past." In French, "past" is passé, dernier, devant.
Are there other ways to say "past" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "past": passé, dernier, devant, après.
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