English–French
“old age” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/vjɛjɛs/
Example
Elle accepte sa vieillesse.
She accepts her old age.
How to say “old age” in French
“Old age” in French is vieillesse.
The long accumulation of age-related changes viewed as a condition rather than a single event.
Example sentences with vieillesse
La vieillesse apporte souvent de la sagesse.
Old age often brings wisdom.
Tips for using vieillesse
- Vieillesse names a state or period, while vieillissement more often names the process of growing old.