No. 5,322 in French
autrefois
Formerly; in the past.
In a sentence
Autrefois, ce château était habité par une famille noble.
Once, this castle was inhabited by a noble family.
Used to refer to a time in the past, indicating 'once' or 'formerly'.
Je me souviens des récits que mon grand-père racontait autrefois.
I remember the stories my grandfather used to tell in the past.
Referring to past actions or customs, highlighting a nostalgic or memorable aspect.
Les modes qui étaient populaires autrefois sont parfois revisitées aujourd'hui.
Styles that were popular in the past are sometimes revisited today.
Used to compare the past with the present, showing how past trends can re-emerge.
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