ancienne

Meaning

feminine singular of ancien

old

earlier

erstwhile

former

has-been

pristine

quondam

Frequency

Gender

♀️ Feminine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɑ̃.sjɛn/

🧓

New

ancien

1. old, former, ex- (no longer current)
2. ancient (very old)

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Sentences

Le château
🏰

fut construit au à

l'emplacement d'une ancienne ferme .

The castle was built in the 16th century on the site of an old farm.

La civilisation Maya est très ancienne et mérite qu'on y

porte
🚪

plus d'attention.

The Mayan civilization is very ancient and deserves more attention.

Ses musiciens élaborent un folk rock
🪨

, teinté de musique
🎶

ancienne .

Its musicians develop a folk rock, tinged with early music.

La deuxième
2nd

plus ancienne église
⛪

de la paroisse d'Evangeline a

été
🏖️

fondée à

Chataignier.

The second oldest church in the Evangeline country was founded in Chataignier.

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