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former

/ˈfɔːmə/

/ˈfɔrmɚ/

formernoun

formers

/ˈfɔːmə/

/ˈfɔrmɚ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

formeradjective

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/ˈfɔr.mɚ/

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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.

Definitions

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.

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forenoun

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The front part of something, especially a ship.

The crew gathered at the fore of the ship to watch the sunrise.

foreadverb

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In front; at the front.

The captain stood fore to oversee the ship's course.

In or toward the front part of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.

The passengers moved fore to get a better view of the approaching coastline.

foreadjective

former

Comp.

former

Comp.

foremost

Super.

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Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

forepreposition

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In front of; before.

The ship's anchor was located fore of the main deck.

foreinterjection

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Used to warn people, especially on a golf course, that a ball is heading toward them.

"Fore!" he shouted as his drive sliced toward the next fairway.