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veteran

[ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən]

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noun

Vétéran, expert

A person with long experience of a particular activity.

Examples :

"The veteran teacher knew how to handle the difficult students. "

Le professeur vétéran savait comment gérer les élèves difficiles.

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noun

Vétéran, ancien

A group, animal, etc. with long experience of a particular activity.

Examples :

"The veteran teachers in the school formed a mentoring program for new teachers. "

Les enseignants vétérans de l'école ont mis en place un programme de mentorat pour les nouveaux enseignants.

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noun

Vétéran, ancien combattant

A person who has served in the armed forces, especially an old soldier who has seen long service; also called a war veteran to distinguish from veterans that weren't in armed conflict.

Examples :

"The veteran teacher shared stories of her long and successful career. "

L'enseignante, une ancienne combattante, a partagé des histoires de sa longue et fructueuse carrière.

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adjective

Expérimenté, chevronné

Having had long experience, practice, or service.

Examples :

"The veteran teacher had a wealth of experience, making her lessons engaging and insightful. "

L'enseignante chevronnée avait une grande expérience, ce qui rendait ses cours captivants et perspicaces.

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adjective

Ancien combattant, vétéran

Of or relating to former members of the military armed forces, especially those who served during wartime.

Examples :

"The veteran teacher shared stories of her wartime service with the students. "

L'enseignante, une ancienne combattante, a partagé avec les élèves des histoires de son service en temps de guerre.

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