Vieilles (en. Old)

[vjɛj]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to something that is aged or ancient.

Old traditions are often respected in our culture.

Les vieilles traditions sont souvent respectées dans notre culture.

Refers to an elderly person, particularly a woman.

My grandmother is an old lady full of wisdom.

Ma grand-mère est une vieille dame pleine de sagesse.

Used to designate objects worn by time.

This old book is filled with old stories.

Ce vieux livre est rempli de vieilles histoires.

From the Latin 'vetulus', a diminutive of 'vetus' meaning old.

old habits die hard

It is difficult to change one's old habits.

les vieilles habitudes ont la vie dure

old stones

Monuments or ancient buildings.

vieilles pierres

old acquaintances

Friends or acquaintances that one has known for a long time.

vieilles connaissances

to age

To become older.

vieillir

old

Refers to something or someone that has age.

vieux

ancestor

A member of a lineage who is older.

ancêtre

Refers to people who are considered outdated.

They listen to old songs, it's a bit out of style.

Ils écoutent des vieilles chansons, c'est un peu ringard.

Used to describe something worn out or obsolete.

This movie is really just old antics.

Ce film, c'est vraiment des vieilles frasques.