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    Vieil (en. Old)

    /vjɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is aged.
    This man is old; he is over eighty years old.
    Cet homme est vieil, il a plus de quatre-vingts ans.
    Who has lost their youth.
    She has an old gaze that tells many stories.
    Elle a un regard vieil qui raconte tant d'histoires.
    Who belongs to ancient times.
    This church has old architecture from the 12th century.
    Cette église a une architecture vieil du XIIe siècle.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'veterem', meaning 'ancient'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    old friend
    A long-time friend.
    vieil ami
    inequality old / young
    Contrast between the old and the young.
    inégalité vieil / jeune

    Related Words

    old
    Who is of great antiquity.
    vieux
    old man
    Very old man.
    vieillard
    venerable
    Who deserves respect due to their age.
    vénérable

    Slang Meanings

    A synonym for old, often in a humorous context.
    This old film is a classic.
    Ce vieux filme est un classique.
    Can refer to someone who is out of style.
    This style is old; it needs to change.
    Ce style est vieil, il faut changer.