ci-devant

ˌsiː dəˈvɒ̃
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Translation of ci-devant into German

Adjective

former role

Dated
formerly in a specific role or status
Dated
  • He was a ci-devant nobleman before the revolution.Er war ein ehemaliger Adliger vor der Revolution.
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Synonyms and analogies of ci-devant in English

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Examples of ci-devant in a sentence

  • She was a ci-devant actress before becoming a director.

Translations of "ci-devant" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
ehemaligadj.

The ci-devant general shared stories of his battles with great pride.

Der ehemalige General teilte mit großem Stolz Geschichten über seine Schlachten.

The ci-devant leader reminisced about the days of his influence and authority.

Der ehemalige Anführer erinnerte sich an die Tage seines Einflusses und seiner Autorität.

In history, ci-devant figures often experienced dramatic changes in society.

In der Geschichte erlebten ehemalige Persönlichkeiten oft dramatische gesellschaftliche Veränderungen.

Many ci-devant nobles struggled to adapt to the new social order.

Viele ehemalige Adlige hatten Schwierigkeiten sich an die neue Gesellschaftsordnung anzupassen.

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Other translations for ci-devant:

  • früheradj.
  • vormaligadj.

ci-devant: Examples and translations in context

He felt out of place, a ci-devant politician without any power now.

Er fühlte sich fehl am Platz, ein ehemaliger Politiker ohne jegliche Macht heute.

The novel's protagonist was a ci-devant knight, longing for days gone by.

Der Protagonist des Romans war ein ehemaliger Ritter, der sich nach vergangenen Tagen sehnte.

The ci-devant queen moved through the crowd, reminiscing about her past glories.

Die ehemalige Königin bewegte sich durch die Menge und erinnerte sich an ihre vergangenen Ruhmestage.

At the museum, a ci-devant exhibit highlighted the changes over the centuries.

Im Museum hob eine ehemalige Ausstellung die Veränderungen im Laufe der Jahrhunderte hervor.

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