English–French

“ancient times” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tikite/

Example

Les monuments datent de l'antiquité.

The monuments date from ancient times.

Illustration for antiquité (ancient times)

How to say “ancient times” in French

“Ancient times” in French is antiquité.

The deep age of a thing made visible through an ancient monument, artwork, or other valued remnant.

Full entry for antiquité: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with antiquité

Les archéologues étudient les objets de l'Antiquité.

Archaeologists study the objects of antiquity.

Tips for using antiquité

  • Capitalized l'Antiquité commonly names the historical ancient world, while une antiquité or des antiquités usually refers to an old collectible or artwork.

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