Vieillard (en. Old man)

/vjɛjaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An old man, often with connotations of weakness or dependence.

The elderly man in the park seemed lost in his thoughts.

Le vieillard dans le parc semblait perdu dans ses pensées.

A term that can also refer to a wise or respected elder.

The village elder was consulted for his wise advice.

Le vieillard du village était consulté pour ses conseils avisés.

Sometimes used pejoratively to refer to a man weakened by age.

Don't treat that elderly man with contempt, he has lived through many things.

Ne traite pas ce vieillard avec mépris, il a vécu beaucoup de choses.

Derived from 'old', meaning old, with the suffix '-ard' indicating a quality or state.

old-fashioned elderly man

Someone who has very traditional behaviors or opinions.

vieillard à l'ancienne

words of the elderly

Advice or wise words, often considered to come from great experience.

parole de vieillard

old

Who is aged or ancient.

vieux

senior

Who has reached an advanced age, often used in an administrative or employment context.

sénior

grandfather

The father of one of your parents, generally an elderly man.

grand-père

an old man

Look at that old man, he looks like he has lived several lives.

Regarde ce vieux, il a l'air d'avoir vécu plusieurs vies.

a grandpa

We crossed paths with a grandpa feeding the ducks in the park.

On a croisé un papy en train de nourrir les canards au parc.