Âges (en. Ages)

[aʒ]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Period of time marking a stage in human life.

There are several important ages in life, such as childhood and adolescence.

Il y a plusieurs âges importants dans la vie, comme l'enfance et l'adolescence.

Age of a person in terms of years.

She has already reached the age of majority.

Elle a déjà atteint l'âge de la majorité.

Era characterized by historical events.

The medieval ages are fascinating.

Les âges médiévaux sont fascinants.

From Latin 'aetas', meaning period of life.

the golden age

Period of prosperity and success.

l'âge d'or

at any age

At any point in life.

à tout âge

the Bronze Age

A historical period marked by the use of bronze.

l'âge du bronze

birth

Moment when a person comes into the world.

naissance

youth

Period of life between childhood and adulthood.

jeunesse

old age

Last part of human life.

vieillesse

A young person

That kid is a real bundle of energy for his age.

Ce gamin, c'est une vraie boule d'énergie à son âge.

An old person

He's already an old man in his head at his age.

Il est déjà un vieux dans sa tête à son âge.