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les anciens

the elders

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the elders Depending on context, it can also refer to people from ancient times or former members of a group.
FR: Les anciens du village se retrouvent chaque dimanche.
EN: The village elders meet every Sunday.

Les anciens croyaient que la terre était plate.

The ancients believed that the earth was flat.

Les anciens doivent aider les jeunes à trouver leur place.

Older people should help young people find their place.

— The Grandmaster (2013)

Nous sommes les anciens, Ace.

We're the elders, Ace.

— Starship Troopers (1997)

Tu fais comme les anciens, ou tu changes tout.

You do like the old ones, or you change everything.

Oui, les anciens d'abord.

Yes, the older ones first.

— Romance de bureau (1977)

Les anciens ont parlé.

The elders have spoken.

— Avatar : De feu et de cendres (2025)

Vous devez respecter les anciens.

You must respect the elders.