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un ancien

a former member

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phrase Rare #52,272
a former member Used for someone who used to belong to an organization or group; the group may be understood from context.
FR: C'est un ancien de la police.
EN: He's a former member of the police force.

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)

C'est un ancien de la CIA.

He's a former CIA man.