Elle a acheté une table ancienne au marché.
English: She bought an antique table at the market.
ancien /ɑ̃sjˈɛ̃/ · adjective · CEFR B1. French translation of "antique".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French)
- Source term
- antique
- Translation
- ancien
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- adjective
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Article, Gender & Forms
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| Dictionary form | ancien |
|---|---|
| Use note | Use the form shown here as the lookup form. |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- ancien + noun / It is ancien
- Examples
- C'est ancien.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Example Sentences
J'aime les montres anciennes.
English: I love antique watches from the past.
Il vend des meubles anciens dans sa boutique.
English: He sells antique furniture in his shop.
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