French phrase
Est-ce que ~ est vieillot ?
Meaning
Is ___ old-fashioned?
When to use it
A gentle way to ask whether something feels old-fashioned. It is polite and not overly direct.
Example dialogue
Est-ce que ce mot est vieillot ?
Is this word old-fashioned?
Oui, on ne l'utilise plus beaucoup.
Yes, people do not use it much anymore.