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    Âge (en. Age)

    [aʒ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The number of years since birth.
    She is 25 years old.
    Elle a l'âge de 25 ans.
    A period of human life characterized by specific events.
    Adulthood generally begins at 18.
    L'âge adulte commence généralement à 18 ans.
    A historical or cultural era.
    We study the Age of Darkness.
    Nous étudions l'âge des ténèbres.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'aetatem', which means 'duration of life'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the age of reason
    Age at which a person reaches intellectual maturity.
    l'âge de raison
    at any age
    Indicates that something is applicable at any age.
    à tout âge
    to be of age
    To be old enough for something.
    avoir l'âge de

    Related Words

    young
    Describes a person who is not very old.
    jeune
    old
    Describes a person who is very old.
    vieux
    maturity
    State of a person at a certain age where they become reasonable and responsible.
    maturité

    Slang Meanings

    At the peak of one's youth.
    At 30, she is in her prime.
    À 30 ans, elle est à son âge d'or.
    To be old in the sense of being outdated.
    That fashion is so old!
    Cette mode est tellement âgée !