former self
definitions
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The person that someone was in the past, often implying a change in personality, character, or physical condition.fr: l'ancien soi
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A previous version of one's identity or soul, often used in spiritual or reincarnation contexts.fr: l'ancien moi
examples
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After years of traveling, he finally felt like his former self again.
Après des années de voyage, il s'est enfin senti redevenir lui-même.
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She believed her current talents were a gift from her former self in a past life.
Elle croyait que ses talents actuels étaient un cadeau de son ancien moi dans une vie antérieure.