English–French

“get older” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vjejiʁ/

Example

Mon grand-père vieillit chaque année.

My grandfather gets older every year.

Illustration for vieillir (get older)

How to say “get older” in French

“Get older” in French is vieillir.

A person or thing gradually changes as time adds age, showing the passage of years in appearance or condition.

Full entry for vieillir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vieillir

Beaucoup préfèrent vieillir chez eux plutôt qu'en institution.

Many prefer to grow old at home rather than in an institution.

Tips for using vieillir

  • Vieillir emphasizes an ongoing change, while être vieux describes the resulting state, as in Mon grand-père vieillit and Il est vieux.

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