D'anciennes (en. Old)

/dɑ̃.sjɛn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to things or people that are very old.

The old traditions of this village are still respected.

Les d'anciennes traditions de ce village sont encore respectées.

Refers to something that evokes the past.

She wears old dresses found in the attic.

Elle porte d'anciennes robes retrouvées dans le grenier.

Indicates a quality of something that has lasted over time.

The old artifacts bear witness to the history of the region.

Les d'anciennes artefacts témoignent de l'histoire de la région.

Derived from 'old', from the Latin 'antiquus' meaning 'old'.

old customs

Traditions or practices that are passed down from generation to generation.

d'anciennes coutumes

old knowledge

Knowledge or information acquired in the past.

d'anciennes connaissances

old legends

Tales or stories rooted in the past.

d'anciennes légendes

old

Existing for a long time.

ancien

antique

Refers to very old objects, often of historical value.

antique

heritage

Goods or traditions passed down by ancestors.

héritage

Outdated, old-fashioned.

This style is really old, I can't wear it.

Cette mode est vraiment d'anciennes, je ne peux pas la porter.

Something that is no longer in vogue.

This kind of music is old, it no longer appeals.

Ce genre de musique est d'anciennes, maintenant ça ne plaît plus.