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
A person with long experience of a particular activity.
vétéran
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
ancien combattant
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
ancien soldat
A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service.
What does "veteran" mean?
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noun Someone with long experience in a particular field or activity.
"The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years."
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noun A person who has served in the armed forces, especially during wartime.
"My grandfather was a veteran, and he rarely spoke about his time in service."
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adj Having long experience or service in something.
"The veteran teacher calmly handled the noisy class on her own."
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veteran in a sentence
- The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years.
- As a veteran of many conferences, he knew exactly what to expect.
- My grandfather was a veteran, and he rarely spoke about his time in service.
- The charity helps every veteran who needs support after leaving the army.
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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: "The goalkeeper is a veteran of the club who has played there for years." 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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