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elderly in French

elderly in French is âgé, ancien, vieux — elderly means old, especially having reached an advanced age.

elderly in French

âgé
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
ancien
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
vieux
adj
old; having lived for relatively many years.
aîné
noun
(uncommon) An elderly person.
personne âgée
noun
(uncommon) An elderly person.

What does "elderly" mean?

  1. adjective Old, especially having reached an advanced age.
    "They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone."
  2. noun Older people considered as a group.
    "The clinic offers free flu shots for the elderly."
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elderly in a sentence

  • They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone.
  • The elderly couple has been married for over fifty years.
  • The clinic offers free flu shots for the elderly.

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What is "elderly" in French?

"elderly" in French is âgé, ancien, vieux. elderly means: Old, especially having reached an advanced age.

How do you use "elderly" in a sentence?

Example: "They help care for an elderly neighbor who lives alone." In French, "elderly" is âgé, ancien, vieux.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "elderly": âgé, ancien, vieux, aîné, personne âgée.

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