No. 6,068 in French
ex
Former partner.
In a sentence
Mon ex m'a envoyé un message hier.
My ex sent me a message yesterday.
Here, 'ex' is used to refer to a former romantic partner, commonly understood in conversational contexts.
Le mot 'ex' est la contraction de 'ancien' ou 'ancienne' en français.
The word 'ex' is the abbreviation of 'ancien' or 'ancienne' in French.
In this sentence, 'ex' is referred to as a linguistic element, explaining its derivation and usage.
L'ex-président a été invité à la cérémonie.
The ex-president was invited to the ceremony.
Here, 'ex' is used as a prefix meaning 'former,' attached to a title indicating a position or role previously held.
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