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I think this is a poor question because the statement is ambiguous. You need more contact . For example the former building where my parents lived.

clare k.C1Kwiziq community member

I think this is a poor question because the statement is ambiguous. You need more contact . For example the former building where my parents lived.

This question relates to:French lesson "Ancien = former/old (French Adjectives that change meaning according to position)"
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CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

 Bonjour Clare,

You are right that context helps although the lesson explains the difference quite clearly. Here are some examples:

Ancient / old : noun + ancien(ne) OR After noun= Ancient

C’est une voiture ancienne = it is an old car

C’est un appartement ancien = it is an ancient/old building

 

Former / previous : ancien(ne) + noun OR beFore noun = Former

C’est mon ancienne voiture = it is my previous car

C’est mon ancien appartement = it is my previous flat

 

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée!

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

L'ancienne maison où j'habitais -- The previous/former house I used to live in

I fail to see the ambiguity.

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I think this is a poor question because the statement is ambiguous. You need more contact . For example the former building where my parents lived.

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