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I. ancien(ne) [ɑ̃sjɛ̃, jɛn] ADJ

1. ancien (vieux):

ancien bâtiment, coutume
dawny
ancien objet d'art, culture, peuple
antyczny
ancien livre
stary

2. ancien antéposé (ex-):

ancien(ne)
miniony

3. ancien (qui a de l'ancienneté):

être ancien dans le métier
mieć długi staż w zawodzie

II. ancien(ne) [ɑ̃sjɛ̃, jɛn] N m(f) (personne)

les anciens
starożytni mpl
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ancien N

à l'ancienne f
w tradycyjny sposób

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les anciens
starożytni mpl

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Ces agglomérations avaient leurs propres temples dans lesquels étaient exposés les corps momifiés des anciens chefs.
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Certains auteurs et anciens combattants affirment que les trophées de parties du corps et la prise de souvenir étaient un effet secondaire des effets abrutissants d'une dure campagne.
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Dans les années qui suivent, le magazine adopte un ton résolument pacifiste et antimilitariste, et s'engage en faveur d'une réconciliation entre les anciens belligérants.
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Épistémon lui rappelle en vain l'absence de grésillement pendant la combustion du laurier, signe de mauvais augure selon les Anciens.
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Or les mâles dotés d'une grande ramure sont plus anciens et ont plus de chances de se reproduire en automne.
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