ci-devant

ˌsiː dəˈvɒ̃
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Translation of ci-devant into Russian

Adjective

former role

Dated
formerly in a specific role or status
Dated
бывший byvshijпрежний prezhnijэкс- eks-
  • He was a ci-devant nobleman before the revolution.Он был бывшим дворянином до революции.
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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
бывшийadj. - byvshiy

She wore her ci-devant title like a badge of honor, despite the change.

Она носила свой бывший титул как знак чести, несмотря на изменения.

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

Он чувствовал себя не в своей тарелке, как бывший политик, ныне лишённый власти.

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

Главный герой романа - бывший рыцарь, тоскующий по прошлым дням.

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

Бывший генерал с гордостью делился рассказами о своих битвах.

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Other translations for ci-devant:

  • прежнийadj.

ci-devant: Examples and translations in context

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

Бывший лидер вспоминал о днях своего влияния и авторитета.

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