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les Anciens

elders, older people, former members, alumni, the ancients

→ ancien
ancien former, previous + s Plural
noun · plural masculine Rare #45,298
elders, older people Often used for people of an older generation; the exact group depends on context.
FR: Il faut écouter les anciens.
EN: We should listen to the elders.
former members, alumni Refers to people who used to belong to a group or organization.
FR: Les anciens de l'équipe se retrouvent chaque année.
EN: The former members of the team get together every year.
the ancients Used for people of ancient times, often with a capital letter in French: les Anciens.
FR: Les Anciens observaient les étoiles.
EN: The ancients observed the stars.

Il servait d'arme aux Anciens.

It served as a weapon for the Ancients.

— Star Trek : Sans limites (2016)

Il était très présent chez les Anciens.

It was very prevalent among the ancients.

— Solaris (1972)

Chers Anciens, le monde devient plus petit.

Dear Elders, the world is getting smaller.

— Black Panther (2018)

Les Anciens doivent être ravis.

The Elders must be delighted.

— Black Panther (2018)

La langue des Anciens.

The language of the Ancients.

— Le Cinquième Élément (1997)