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former

UK
/ˈfɔːmə/
US
/ˈfɔrmɚ/

Translations

formernoun
formers
pl
UK
/ˈfɔːmə/
US
/ˈfɔrmɚ/
ancienSubstantivé pour désigner une personne qui a occupé auparavant une fonction ou un poste.
The former attended the ceremony as a guest of honor.
L'ancien a assisté à la cérémonie en tant qu'invité d'honneur.
mouleEn technique et en artisanat, pour un outil ou une forme servant à modeler une matière.
The cobbler stretched the wet leather over a wooden former to shape the shoe.
Le cordonnier a tendu le cuir humide sur un moule en bois pour façonner la chaussure.
Additional translations
formeTerme possible selon le contexte technique.
Synonyms
ancestor
predecessor
ex-
antecedent
forerunner
formeradjective
UK
/ˈfɔː.mə/
US
/ˈfɔr.mɚ/
premierPour désigner le premier élément de deux ou plusieurs éléments mentionnés.
Of the two options, I prefer the former choice.
Parmi les deux options, je préfère le premier choix.
ancienS'emploie pour une personne, une fonction ou une chose qui appartenait au passé.
The former president attended the ceremony as a guest.
L'ancien président a assisté à la cérémonie en tant qu'invité.
Additional translations
antérieurPlus formel; pour une notion de temporalité ou d'ordre antérieur.
Synonyms
earlier
past
antecedent
prior
previous
Antonyms
latter
foreadjective

former

Comp.

former
Comp.
foremost
Super.
UK
/fɔː/
US
/fɔr/
avantEn position ou dans la partie avant; souvent en emploi épithète.
The fore cabin of the ship was reserved for the crew.
La cabine avant du navire était réservée à l’équipage.
Additional translations
antérieurPlus soutenu ou technique; notamment pour la partie avant du corps ou d’un objet.
Synonyms
front
anterior
forward
leading
premier

Definitions

formernoun
A person who has previously held a particular position or role.
The former president attended the ceremony as a guest of honor.
A device, template, or tool used to shape or form material into a desired shape.
The cobbler stretched the wet leather over a wooden former to shape the shoe.
formeradjective
Having previously filled a particular role or been a particular thing.
The former president attended the ceremony as a guest.
Denoting the first of two or more things mentioned.
Of the two options, I prefer the former choice.
Existing or occurring in the past; previous in time or sequence.
They decided to renovate their former home before selling it.
foreadjective
Situated at the front or in the forward part of something.
The fore cabin of the ship was reserved for the crew.
Relating to the front part of something.
The fore legs of the horse were injured during the race.
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