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age in French

age in French is age, âge, époque — age means the length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.

age in French

age
suffix
Forming nouns with the sense of appurtenance or collection.
âge
noun
âge
noun
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
époque
noun
(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.
génération
noun
(countable, uncommon, possibly, dated) A generation.
âge
noun
(countable, poker) The entitlement of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
époque
noun
(countable, poker) The entitlement of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
ère
noun
(countable, poker) The entitlement of the player to the left of the dealer to pass the first round in betting, and then to come in last or stay out; also, the player holding this position; the eldest hand.
vieillir
verb

What does "age" mean?

  1. noun The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.
    "She started school at the age of five."
  2. noun A particular period in history, especially one with distinct characteristics.
    "The Bronze Age preceded the Iron Age."
  3. noun A long, often exaggerated, period of time.
    "It took an age for the bus to arrive."
  4. verb To grow older, or to show signs of growing older.
    "He's aged a lot since I last saw him."

age in a sentence

  • She started school at the age of five.
  • The building's age shows in its crumbling brickwork.
  • The Bronze Age preceded the Iron Age.
  • We live in the age of the internet.

Similar words in French

era

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "age" in French?

"age" in French is age, âge, époque. age means: The length of time someone or something has existed, usually counted in years.

How do you use "age" in a sentence?

Example: "She started school at the age of five." In French, "age" is age, âge, époque.

Are there other ways to say "age" in French?

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "age": age, âge, époque, génération, ère, vieillir.

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