English–French

“person in their fifties” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/kɛ̃kaʒenɛʁ/

Example

Elle est quinquagénaire.

She is in her fifties.

Illustration for quinquagénaire (person in their fifties)

How to say “person in their fifties” in French

“Person in their fifties” in French is quinquagénaire.

A person carrying the label for the 50s age bracket.

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

Example sentences with quinquagénaire

Les quinquagénaires participent souvent aux activités du quartier.

People in their fifties often participate in neighborhood activities.

Tips for using quinquagénaire

  • In ordinary conversation, dans la cinquantaine often sounds more natural than the formal noun quinquagénaire.

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