French word

vieillissant

Pronunciation

IPA/vjejisɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectiveaging

Example

La peau vieillissante a besoin de soins.

Aging skin needs care.

Illustration for vieillissant (aging)

More examples

Un homme vieillissant cherche des conseils médicaux.

An aging man seeks medical advice.

Core concept

A person, skin, or object slowly moving from freshness toward visible age or reduced performance.

Common phrases

  • homme vieillissant

    aging man

  • bâtiment vieillissant

    aging building

  • système vieillissant

    aging system

Similar words

âgé: Advanced in age and no longer young.
vieux: Aged through many years of life.
déclinant: Gradually losing health or ability.
ridé: Having wrinkles on the skin or another surface.

Definition in French

Qui présente progressivement des signes d'âge ou d'usure, décrivant une personne, la peau ou un objet qui devient plus âgé ou moins performant.

Word origin

Vieillissant is the present participle of vieillir, which developed through Old French vielir and is related to vieux, ultimately from Latin vetulus.

Usage tips

  • Vieillissant describes an ongoing change, while vieilli usually describes something that has already aged or become worn.

Other meanings

  • oldadjective
  • deterioratingadjective
  • outdatedadjective

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