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veteran in French

veteran in French is vétéran, ancien combattant, ancien soldat — veteran means someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.

veteran in French

vétéran
noun
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
vétéran
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
ancien combattant
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
ancien soldat
noun
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.

What does "veteran" mean?

  1. noun Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
    "She's a veteran of the fashion industry, with thirty years in the business."
  2. noun A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
    "The town holds a ceremony each November to honour its veterans."
  3. adj Having long experience or service in something.
    "A veteran journalist covered the trial for the local paper."

veteran in a sentence

  • She's a veteran of the fashion industry, with thirty years in the business.
  • The town holds a ceremony each November to honour its veterans.
  • A veteran journalist covered the trial for the local paper.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "veteran" in French?

"veteran" in French is vétéran, ancien combattant, ancien soldat. veteran means: Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.

How do you use "veteran" in a sentence?

Example: "She's a veteran of the fashion industry, with thirty years in the business." In French, "veteran" is vétéran, ancien combattant, ancien soldat.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "veteran": vétéran, ancien combattant, ancien soldat.

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