Aînés (en. Elders)

[e.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The children or members of a sibling group who were born first.

The elders in the family often have more responsibilities.

Les aînés de la famille ont souvent plus de responsabilités.

People who have reached an advanced age.

Elders deserve our respect and attention.

Les aînés méritent notre respect et notre attention.

From Latin 'aeternus', meaning 'eternal' or 'aged'.

older sibling relaxed

A nonchalant attitude from the older generation.

aîné dégagé

elders must be listened to

Importance of listening to the opinions of elderly people.

les aînés doivent être écoutés

younger sibling

A person who was born after the older brother or sister.

cadet

older sister

Feminine form of the term older.

aînée

senior

An elderly person, often retired.

sénior

Refers to older siblings casually.

My older sibling often helps me with my homework.

Mon aîné m'aide souvent avec mes devoirs.

Used to describe an older person with respect.

I will ask my older sibling for their opinion on this matter.

Je vais demander à mon aîné son avis sur cette question.