ci-devant

ˌsiː dəˈvɒ̃
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Translation of ci-devant into Hebrew

Adjective

former role

Dated
formerly in a specific role or status
Dated
  • He was a ci-devant nobleman before the revolution.הוא היה אציל לשעבר לפני המהפכה.
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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
לְשֶׁעָבַרadj. - l'she'avar

His ci-devant status was evident in the way he spoke about his experiences.

הסטטוס שלו לשעבר היה ברור בדרך שבה הוא דיבר על חוויותיו.

The ci-devant aristocrats gathered in secret to discuss their lost privileges.

האצילים לשעבר התאספו בסתר כדי לדון בפריבילגיות האבודות שלהם.

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

רבים מהאצילים לשעבר נאבקו להסתגל לסדר החברתי החדש.

Visitors often ask about the ci-devant mansion that once belonged to the duke.

מבקרים רבים שואלים על האחוזה לשעבר שנשייכת לדוכס.

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ci-devant: Examples and translations in context

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

הגנראל לשעבר שיתף סיפורים על קרבותיו בגאווה רבה.

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

הוא הרגיש מחוץ למקומו, פוליטיקאי לשעבר ללא כל כוח עכשיו.

The gallery displayed paintings by ci-devant artists, showcasing their earlier achievements.

הגלריה הציגה ציורים מאמנים לשעבר, שהציגו את הישגיהם בעבר.

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

בהיסטוריה, דמויות לשעבר חוו שינויים דרמטיים בחברה.

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

המלכה לשעבר עברה דרך הקהל, נזכרה בגבורותיה בעבר.

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