English–French

“old” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/vjø/

Example

Cet appartement est vieux.

This apartment is old.

Illustration for vieux (old)

How to say “old” in French

“Old” in French is vieux.

Something marked by many years, whether worn by use or advanced in age.

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

Example sentences with vieux

Mon vieux chien dort beaucoup.

My old dog sleeps a lot.

Tips for using vieux

  • For a person, vieux can sound blunt, while âgé is often more tactful in formal or polite contexts.

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