English–French

“someone in their sixties” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/seksaʒenɛʁ/

Example

Il y a plusieurs sexagénaires à la réunion.

There are several people in their sixties at the meeting.

Illustration for sexagénaire (someone in their sixties)

How to say “someone in their sixties” in French

“Someone in their sixties” in French is sexagénaire.

A person marked by the sixth decade of life, from age sixty through sixty-nine.

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

Example sentences with sexagénaire

Le club organise des activités pour les sexagénaires.

The club organizes activities for people in their sixties.

Tips for using sexagénaire

  • As an adjective, sexagénaire can follow a noun, as in un homme sexagénaire, and its form does not mark gender.

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