English–French
“old man” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/vjɛjaʁ/
Example
Le vieillard traverse la rue.
The old man crosses the street.
How to say “old man” in French
“Old man” in French is vieillard.
An elderly man whose age is visibly marked in his appearance or movement.
Example sentences with vieillard
Le vieillard attend le bus sous la pluie.
The old man waits for the bus in the rain.
Tips for using vieillard
- Vieillard is masculine and can sound literary or disrespectful when applied to a person, while personne âgée is generally more neutral.