Vieillards (en. Old people)

/vje.jaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Elderly individuals, particularly those showing signs of frailty.

The elders of the village gather every Sunday at the café.

Les vieillards du village se réunissent chaque dimanche au café.

Individuals who have reached an advanced age and often require assistance.

He dedicated his life to taking care of the elderly in nursing homes.

Il a consacré sa vie à s'occuper des vieillards dans les maisons de retraite.

A way to refer to people of a certain age in a familiar or derogatory manner.

The elderly sometimes have very strong opinions about youth.

Les vieillards ont parfois des avis très tranchés sur la jeunesse.

Derived from 'old', the term refers to elderly individuals.

the elderly of society

Reference to older individuals and their status in society.

les vieillards de la société

help the elderly

Taking actions to support elderly people.

aider les vieillards

the wisdom of the elderly

The knowledge or experience possessed by older individuals.

la sagesse des vieillards

old

Referring to something ancient or to people of advanced age.

vieux

senior

Denoting a person of advanced age, often in relation to a specific social status.

senior

aged

Who has many years, often used to describe people.

âgé

Old, sometimes used pejoratively.

Look at that old man, he thinks he knows everything!

Regarde ce vieillard, il croit tout savoir !

Grandpas

The grandpas in the park play cards every afternoon.

Les papys du parc jouent aux cartes tous les après-midis.