Vénérables (en. Venerable)
ve-ne-ra-bl
Synonyms
- digne
- honorable
- respectable
- vénérable
Slang Meanings
Used humorously to refer to an elderly person.
He is so old that they affectionately call him the venerable.
Il est si vieux qu'on l'appelle affectueusement le vénérable.
Refers to someone who is highly respected in a group.
The professor is the venerable of the committee, everyone listens to him.
Le professeur est le vénérable du comité, tout le monde l'écoute.