English–French

“yesteryear” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ɑ̃tɑ̃/

Example

Le village d'antan a disparu.

The village of yesteryear has disappeared.

Illustration for antan (yesteryear)

How to say “yesteryear” in French

“Yesteryear” in French is antan.

A bygone village seen through a nostalgic, literary haze.

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

Example sentences with antan

Les photos d'antan évoquent la nostalgie.

Photos from the old days evoke nostalgia.

Tips for using antan

  • Antan is literary and often appears in the fixed phrase d'antan, while autrefois is more neutral in everyday speech.

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