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    Old (en. Old)

    oʊld

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who has a certain age or has existed for a long time.
    This man is very old.
    Cet homme est très vieux.
    Who has lost its novelty.
    This book is ancient, but still interesting.
    Ce livre est ancien, mais toujours intéressant.
    Referring to things that have a long history.
    This building is several centuries old.
    Ce bâtiment est vieux de plusieurs siècles.

    Etymology

    The origin of the word 'old' comes from the Old English 'eald', which means ancient or old.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    an old sage
    An elderly person who has a lot of knowledge and experience.
    un vieux sage
    the good old days
    An expression referring to past moments that are often idealized.
    le bon vieux temps
    old school
    Refers to something or someone that is traditional or conservative.
    vieille école
    old bones
    An affectionate expression to refer to an elderly person.
    vieux os
    old demons
    Habits or problems from the past that resurface.
    des vieux démons

    Related Words

    age
    The number of years that a person or thing has existed.
    âge
    ancient
    People or objects from a bygone era.
    anciens
    dilapidated
    That is old and in poor condition.
    vétuste

    Slang Meanings

    Too old to keep up with the fashion.
    He is really old school with his clothes.
    Il est vraiment old school avec ses vêtements.
    A humorous way to refer to an elderly person.
    This guy is ancient, he's an old-timer.
    Ce gars a des années, il est un vieux de la vieille.
    Refers to a person who is outpaced by the new generations.
    She's a bit out of touch, the new world isn't her thing.
    Elle est un peu out, le nouveau monde, ce n'est pas son truc.