L'aîné (en. Wool)

[l'e.ne]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition_text: A person who is the first child in a family.

Example_sentence: The eldest in the family always has special responsibilities.

L'aîné de la famille a toujours des responsabilités spéciales.

Definition_text: In some cultures, refers to a person often respected due to their age.

Example_sentence: The elder among the wise men of the village is often consulted for advice.

L'aîné parmi les sages du village est souvent consulté pour des conseils.

Etymology_origin: Comes from the Latin word 'aetatem' which means age.

Phrase: the eldest of the siblings

Meaning: The first child in a family.

l'aîné de la fratrie

Phrase: the elders of the village

Meaning: Elderly people who are respected and often consulted.

les aînés du village

Related_word: sibling

Description: The set of brothers and sisters.

fratrie

Related_word: younger sibling

Description: Child born after the firstborn.

cadet

Related_word: old

Description: Who is of age.

vieux

Meaning: An elder in a group of friends.

Example: He is the elder of our group, he often makes the decisions.

C'est lui l'aîné de notre bande, il prend souvent les décisions.

Meaning: A person who has more experience...

Example: I ask the elder for advice, he always knows what to do.

Je demande conseil à l'aîné, il sait toujours quoi faire.