un ancien

former member

→ un

phrase Rare #46,050

former member Used as a noun for someone who used to belong to an organization, group, or institution. Depending on context, it can also mean a former colleague or alumnus.

FR: C'est un ancien de cette entreprise.

EN: He's a former employee of that company.

C'est un ancien de la CIA.

He's a former CIA man.

Ce connard est un ancien de la VCAT.

That asshole is a former VCAT member.

— The Rip (2026)

C'est un ancien.

He's an old-timer.

Un ancien.

An old man.

— Blade Runner 2049 (2017)