English–French

“presbyopic” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/pʁɛsbit/

Example

Mon oncle est presbyte et il lit avec des lunettes.

My uncle is presbyopic and reads with glasses.

Illustration for presbyte (presbyopic)

How to say “presbyopic” in French

“Presbyopic” in French is presbyte.

A book held farther away because an aging eye no longer focuses comfortably at close range.

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

Example sentences with presbyte

Une personne presbyte a du mal à lire de près sans lunettes.

A presbyopic person has trouble reading up close without glasses.

Tips for using presbyte

  • The condition is called presbytie, while a person can be described as presbyte; English "presbyopia" corresponds to the French noun, not this adjective.

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