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    L'ancienne (en. The old one)

    /lɑ̃sjɛn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    That which was once ; from another time.
    This house is the former residence of my grandparents.
    Cette maison est l'ancienne demeure de mes grands-parents.
    Relating to a past era.
    The ancestors kept the old tradition alive.
    Les ancêtres ont laissé l'ancienne tradition vivante.
    Said of something that has lost its value or shine over time.
    This car is old, but it still runs very well.
    Cette voiture est ancienne, mais elle fonctionne toujours très bien.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'antiquus' meaning old or ancient.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the old school
    Refers to a traditional method or style.
    l'ancienne école
    the old way
    A method that is no longer in common use.
    l'ancienne manière
    the older generation
    Refers to older people or a bygone era.
    l'ancienne génération

    Related Words

    old
    A more general term referring to something from the past.
    ancien
    antiquity
    Ancient times or ancient objects.
    antiquité
    historical
    Related to history or past events.
    historique

    Slang Meanings

    A fond term for an ex-partner.
    We still talked, but it's just an old one.
    On se parlait encore, mais c'est juste une l'ancienne.
    Referring to an outdated method in an informal context.
    Stop with your old techniques, we need to evolve!
    Arrête avec tes l'anciennes techniques, il faut évoluer !